Mildly Eccentric and Imminently Wise with April McGinnis: Recent Episodes
April McGinnis
Living a badass life at any age
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Welcome! Today we chat with Laura Suchan.
Laura is the Executive Director of the Oshawa Museum, a dedicated historian, lover of heavy metal music, and a jewellery designer!
Laura's story is sure to inspire! She left a bad marriage with kids in tow, found herself in the process, and has never looked back.
The love she has found with her new husband is a heart-warming story of how soul mates meet.
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Aging: Our final episode in a 4-part series on aging and how women experience the aging process
Do men and women experience aging differently?
Our contributors share their views on how they feel women experience aging compared to men.
What do you think? Is there a difference? If so, what is the main difference, in a nutshell?
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Aging: The 3rd in the 4-part series on aging as viewed and experienced by women.
In this episode, we hear some wisdom our contributors would share with their younger selves.
Do you have any knowledge you think your 30-year-old self would have benefitted from?
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Aging: Part 2 of the 4-part series
This episode addresses some of the challenges women experience in the aging process. From physical changes to feeling invisible, we hear from Karem and Sue with their views on how aging presents challenges to them.
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Aging: is there anything you can appreciate about it? What are the challenges of aging? What wisdom would you share with your younger self? Do men and women experience again differently?
In this episode, the first of a 4-part series on perceptions of aging from a female perspective, we hear from women about what they appreciate about aging.
Freedom, reduced responsibility, opportunities to really know yourself and more!
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You met Judy and Rose of The Best Breast Vest Company in Episode XX. In this episode, they share their coping strategies, use of humour and camaraderie, family relationships and learning lessons that help build "life wisdom" and resiliency.
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Wellness includes mental and physical - and we seem to struggle with that balance. The pandemic has magnified the simmering lack of wellness we've been ignoring for years. We can't ignore it anymore. Tips from Lana Doss, Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Lorine McGinnis Shulze, and Sue Pitchforth, plus some understanding of how the mind and body are connected and how we can learn to recognize the clues are bodies are giving us that we often miss.
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Meet Judy and Rose, founders of the Best Breast Vest Company! These two friends joined forces after Judy had breast cancer and found that post-mastectomy, she wanted to look like her old self but she didn't want to wait to be fitted with a protheses that required more healing at the surgery site. So, she took matters into her own hands and designed a vest that had a pocket that accommodated an insert so that she didn't look "lop-sided". Rose was a stay-at-home mom and hadn't really considered going into business until Judy asked her to help her out!
In this episode, the friends share their journeys with us, and what a ride they have to share!
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If she’s going to chew gum, Rose Olesen likes to have enough to be able to blow bubbles. Knitting, reading playing board games and improvisation are the hobbies that save her sanity. She’s been married for 23 years and has one son whom she & her husband affectionally call "Robot Boy" because he’s always wearing headphones. She was born in southern Ontario and has resided in Kitchener-Waterloo ever since coming to the area for university a long time ago. She is of medium height, medium weight and has medium brown eyes. Rose is in awe of cats. Every day she has one black, one pu er [pronounced poo year] and one green tea with Jasmin, minimum. If you’re wondering what to give her, homemade cookies are an excellent choice. To help her son and husband out, she’s already written the opening line of her memorial service: “Wherever Rose is, we know she is saying, “Finally, the laundry is done.’ "
Judy Van Rhijn is the co-founder of the Best Breast Vest Co. It's a new company that sells vests to women who have had mastectomies. It is her first foray into the business world. She is an Australian lawyer by profession. She started her working life as a country town solicitor in Queensland and New South Wales. After practising for seven years, she went travelling around Australia for 3 years, writing novels and filmscripts and doing seasonal work like grapepicking, housesitting and nannying at the ski fields. During her third season at the ski resort, she met a handsome Canadian and moved to Kitchener, Ontario to be married. At that time, she was unable to work as a lawyer without returning to University to get a Canadian law degree. Instead, she started freelance writing, mostly for legal publications, and was able to work from home while she had four beautiful children in seven years.
In June 2018, when her children were 17, 16, 13 and 10, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she prepared for a mastectomy, she tried to get fitted for a mastectomy bra and prosthesis and found that nobody would undertake that until 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, leaving her lop-sided for the first few months. Being a sewer, she came up with a vest with internal pockets as a practical solution.The response from the hospital staff was so enthusiastic that she asked her friend Rose to help her develop the idea into a business, and here they are.
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Lana Doss is back!
Lana has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.
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To truly live a badass life, you MUST pay it forward!
Gratitude for our abundance, whether it is health, wealth or accumulated wisdom, is so important. Share your gratitude by sharing of your time and support to assist other women, younger women and girls. Let's show each other how to live a badass life at any age!
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Lana Doss, our guest in this episode, has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.
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lana@thefinegardener.com
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Meet Yvette:
With over 28 years of experience working in the not for profit sector and direct experience of being an executive director of Girls Incorporated of Durham for the past sixteen years, she has worked hard to be a strong advocate for girls and women issues. Girls Inc. has been recognized by the Fraser Institute as one of the top run not for profits in Canada. They were ranked in the top three in the Education category. Girls Inc. is positioned to have the most significant and life-changing impact on girls serving over 1,600 girls last year. They are dedicated to empowering individual girls - supporting, mentoring, and guiding them in a safe, affirming, girls-only environment. They deliver in-school and community based programs that tackle self-esteem, bullying, sexual assault, and healthy relationships. Their research-based programs give girls the tools to lead healthy, educated and independent lives. Girls Inc. also works to improve the conditions in which all girls live by advocating for legislation and policies that improve their chances to succeed. Yvette’s leadership, dedication and diligence has earned her the respect of her colleagues and peers, as she was nominated for the Women of Distinction Award in 2007, 2013, 2017 and received the Friends of Health Award in 2012 and Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award in 2013. She has been invited to participate at many National Advisory Committees and Round tables. She is a mother of two adult children Natasha and Braeden who are strong feminists; and has lived in Ajax for over 40 years.
Please check out https://girlsinc-durham.org/ and see what this amazing organization under Yvette's leadership is doing! Who knows? Maybe you'll find a way to contribute as well!
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What if you could become a debut author in your 90's? Or complete an Ironman at 82?
Learn how you can transform your life, make changes that will take you on a path to fulfillment, and feel a sense of accomplishment.We'll talk about using goal setting to do just that!
Why is it so important? Does it really make a difference?
In this episode we discover the basics on how to set and reach goals, how to decide what goals are worth identifying, and live with intention in our quest to live our badass lives at any age.
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Karen Ross is in the house! Karen is back (listen to our first chat in Episode 5) with her thoughts, suggestions and advice on wellness at an age.
You can visit her web site at www.karenrosswellness.com where she offers online classes for people of all ages and abilities.
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I wish you all a wonderful International Women's Day!
This episode is a bonus episode, dedicated to the women and girls who are striving to reach their full potential, making a difference in the world, and living their badass lives despite the inequality that persists.
We must continue to advocate and fight for social and financial equality, protection from sexual abuse and mistreatment, and encourage our daughters and granddaughters to stay strong and stay focused.
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Reach Your Goals, Envision Your Dreams and Make Things Happen
Join Sue and Lana and I as we chat about using Vision Boards to set intentions, goals and free up the creative flow.
Don't let the idea of a vision board scare you! It is all about putting your intentions out there and creating a visual reminder for yourself that you have dreams and aspirations. It's also a great way to stay motivated, to give yourself a boost if you're feeling discouraged, and to track your progress.
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Sue Pitchforth of Decor Therapy Plus is an International Award Winning Designer, a TV personality and professional speaker.
Sue’s approach to design is refreshing, unique and inexpensive, yet yields luxurious results. Believing the home is an expression of your life and personality, Sue says most people usually have a lot of what they need, they just don’t know it. “You would be surprised, how every home has the best stories and items in their basements or closets”
She is passionate about creating spaces where homeowners surround themselves with things they love and that reflect who they are.
Her workshops and seminars are extremely popular, inspiring thousands of homeowners around Ontario.
Sue is a leader in the industry and is forging new directions with her unique “Staging & Design from a Distance” virtual services.
She is excited to be based out of the Nation’s Capital and recently has been appointed as “Ottawa Ambassador” for the Canadian Association of Property Stylists. Sue’s design heart is still in the Durham Region and she takes any opportunity to visit the area and her clients there.
A proud Rotarian, Sue gives back to her community by volunteering on various Boards and is passionate about mentoring new entrepreneurs.
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Lana Doss of The Fine Gardener has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.
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Karen Ross is a fitness instructor, personal trainer, aquafit instructor, specializing in 55+ fitness/wellness.
In her own words? I am what would be considered a little late to the fitness party in that I didn't enter the industry until I was 51. Why do I choose to do what I do? My fitness/wellness career started out of necessity to make myself well. 9 years ago I was at the lowest point in my life and felt like I was already dead. A health crisis set me on the path to health and wellness, the right way, not the quick fix temporary way. The more I learn, the more I have to share. Knowledge is power. My mission, my passion, is to help others find their way to health and wellness by giving them the knowledge and power to take control of their own wellness path. Everyone deserves quality of life, for their entire life.
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Significant turning point moments, sharing part of my story (one story at a time!), challenging assumptions and taking inventory
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Lorine McGinnis Schulze is a Canadian author and genealogist who has been involved in the fields of genealogy and history for more than thirty years. Her Olive Tree Genealogy website is found at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com which has been online since 1996.
Lorine is the author of many published genealogical and historical articles and books. She is also the author of a genealogy mystery novel “Death Finds a Way”. Her list of published works is available at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/published.shtml
She joins the podcast today to share her wisdom and encouragement through sharing her personal story as an female internet pioneer and a woman who never lets her age or gender define her.
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Today we meet Lorine McGinnis Schulze, a Canadian author and genealogist who has been involved in the fields of genealogy and history for more than thirty years.
Please visit her website at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com
Thank you for joining us today to hear Lorine's story!
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What the significance of the title of this podcast?
Living a badass life at any age got me thinking.
What does it take? I believe you have to think creatively and allow yourself to NOT conform!
I also believe that we never know everything we want to know, or even think we know! So imminently wise seemed appropriate since we have been around a few years, or decades, and have learned a lot but we are still on a journey towards knowledge and wisdom.
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Have an awesome badass day!
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