SHE SPEAKS by GCW Publishing House: Recent Episodes
GCW Publishing House
Thanks for tuning into the SHE SPEAKS Podcast by GCW Publishing House! We made a slight shift for season 3 as our core focus is centred around publishing, writing & story sharing! If you have a story inside you, this podcast will help you gain the courage to let it out! If you're thinking about writing your book or becoming a publishing author in one of our many anthologies, visit us at www.gcwpublishing.com!
Thanks for being here! The GCW Publishing Team
It’s time for another pub chat with Shannon Miller! Join Shannon today as she has an open conversation with two of our authors here at GCW Publishing, Aisha Saintiche and Ranika Singh, who both wrote in She Is Just Getting Started.
In this round table discussion, Shannon asks our authors to share;
- How and why they chose to write in She Is Just Getting Started, and the accidental time crunch Aisha faced to get her chapter in!
- Ranika discusses anxiety and selective mutism, and how her story can help others.
- What they learned about themselves during the writing process, and how they grew through that.
- How by standing in their own truths, they gave permission to others to share their own stories.
- What it was like releasing their stories to their families, friends, and the world.
- The exciting projects they have coming up.
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Aisha Saintiche @metomoi.health
Ranika Singh @ranikasinghsabharwal
To grab your own copy of She Is Just Getting Started please reach out to Aisha or Ranika to purchase!
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five-star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
It’s time for another pub chat with Shannon Miller! Join Shannon today as she has an open conversation with two of our authors here at GCW Publishing, Brenda Wiese and Courtney McCrea, who both wrote in She Greives.
In this round table discussion, Shannon asks our authors to share;
- How they found the bravery to share their grief journey, and how they found the strength to write through their unresolved trauma.
- How they survived their catastrophic grief and how writing this book helped them process some of it.
- How this book can resonate with so many people because there are 18 women’s grief journeys, which means the reader will be able to digest this book slowly and resonate with different aspects of grief.
- What their biggest takeaways were from their grief journeys.
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Brenda Wiese
Instagram: @brendawiese
Courtney McCrea:
Instagram: @courtneymccrea.habitcoach
To grab your own copy of She Grieves please reach out to Brenda or Courtney to purchase!
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five-star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
Meet Patti Moloney! She is co-founder of DimplesCharms.com, a successful custom jewelry company, alongside her husband. For a long time, Patti believed that being sensitive was a liability until she realized that true strength is found in embracing your fragility and softheartedness. Patti employs her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology to help people lean into their subtle strengths, reframe what they believe are weaknesses, and live and lead with heart to build a stronger world.
In today’s episode Patti shares:
- How society pushes the narrative that strength lies in physical power, but believes this idea is outdated and a limited view of the truth.
- “Butterfly Strong” is the idea that butterflies, with their fragile wings, travel 1000s of kms and overcome obstacles, persevere. One doesn’t need to be confident and assertive in order to be strong.
- Her journey into business and how she learned to stay in tune to her intuition to make good business ideas. She wasn’t the confident, assertive business owner she saw in so many others, and discusses how she learned to embrace her humility, vulnerability, and empathy in business.
- How important it is to be your true authentic self, and allow our differences to be our strengths.
Would you like to connect with Patti?
You can find her online at
https://dimplescharms.com
Instagram: @dimplescharms
Facebook: @dimplescharms
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
It’s time for another pub chat with Shannon Miller! Join Shannon today as she has an open conversation with three of our authors here at GCW Publishing, Gillian Sawyer, Sasha Howell, & Karen Hagen
In this round table discussion, Shannon asks our authors to share;
- How and why they chose to write in She Grieves
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Gillian Sawyer:
https://www.gilliansawyer.com
Instagram: @drgilliansawyer
Sasha Howell:
Instagram: @the_grieving_daughter
Karen Hagen:
Instagram: @yoursinfitnessandhealth
To grab your own copy of She Grieves please reach out to Sasha, Gillian or Karen to purchase!
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five-star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
Meet Kristina Margaret! Kristina is a sobriety and empowerment coach for women who want to quit drinking and live their lives from a place of empowerment.
In today’s episode Kristina shares:
- Her journey to become sober and empowered, and how she sometimes found herself more oppressed in traditional groups such as AA which affirmed the shame and guilt she felt.
- How the more traditional roads to recovery are not all one size fits all, and how she took radical responsibility for her own life and recovery.
- How your gut feelings, your will, and determination all breed from your gut (your third chakra) and your mind (your Third Eye), and what happens if we are disconnected from these.
- Her belief that using traditional systems to recovery, with its focus on negative beliefs of ourselves, can leave us suffering rather than thriving.
- What happens if you drop the idea of being “an addict”, and how that can lead to freedom
Would you like to connect with Kristina?
You can find her online @ https://www.kristinamargaret.com/
On Instagram @the_goddess_conjurer
And on Facebook @ Kristina Margaret Coaching
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
It’s time for another pub chat with Shannon Miller! Join Shannon today as she has an open conversation with two of our authors here at GCW Publishing. Lindsay Anderson and Sarah Vaill-Ciano both wrote in Shes Is Strong and Free II, and are also lead authors in She is Enough and She is Just Getting Started.
In this round table discussion, Shannon asks our authors to share;
- Their success in going from a co-author to a lead author, and what that meant to them
- How they were encouraged by the other authors in speaking their difficult stories, and
- what it was like to see them grow and bloom
- Their own personal growth that has happened in their lives since sharing their stories, including personal hardships and how the community supported them
- The importance of seasons and recognizing what season you are in
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Lindsay Anderson on Instagram @mycorecollective
Sarah Vail-Ciano @ @thisissarah.vc
To grab your own copies of She Is Enough and She Is Just getting Started please reach out to Lindsay or Sarah to purchase!
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five-star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
Meet Aisha Saintiche! Aisha is a Certified Health Coach and founder and owner of Me to Moi Health. Me to Moi Health (www.metomoi.com) is a coaching program that seeks to unpack the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual barriers that create barriers to achieving your optimal self. The true foundation of this work is the recognition that self-care is the true conduit to self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-actualization.
In today’s episode Aisha shares:
- The importance and significance of self-care as the conduit to self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-actualization, by going beyond spa days and massages. We often use self-care as an intervention, rather than a preventative measure. Self-care shows up in how we eat, how we move, how we interact with those we love, our boundaries. Self-care is about thriving, not surviving.
- She discusses how important it is to put yourself first, and challenges you to change the notion from “Have To” to “Get To”.
- She pours into you the idea of sisterhood, what it means to be healthy, to see yourself as worthy. Seeing our value, and placing importance on taking care of ourselves gives us permission to step into our purpose and power.
- The true practice of self-care sets a standard by which we operate, which at a minimum, assures we are always in a place of power as it pertains to our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Owning your authentic power from within allows you to be as successful as you want to be, increases your confidence, allows you to create strong relationships in all areas of your life.
Would you like to connect with Aisha?
Website: www.metomoi.com
Instagram: @metomoi.health
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-saintiche-9a113410/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/me2moi.health
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
It’s time for another pub chat with Shannon Miller! Join Shannon today as she has an open conversation with Sue Ruhe and Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Sue is a Myofascial Release Therapist and an author in GCW Strong and Free. Marsha is a Storytelling Business Coach, a GCW writer in She Moves Mountains and together these two wrote Every Body Holds a Story.
In this round table discussion, Shannon asks our authors to share;
- Why Sue’s hands were in Marsha’s fascia (and what the heck fascia is)
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Where the idea for the book and podcast, Every Body Holds a Story, began
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Hidden benefits/surprises that they were not expecting when they decided to tell their stories
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
Where you can find Marsha Vanwynsberghe:
Instagram: @marshavanw
Where you can find Sue Ruhe:
Instagram: @_sueruhe
Every Body Holds A Story Podcast
To grab your own copies of She Moves Mountains and She Is Strong and Free III please head over to Amazon and search GCW Publishing House
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five-star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @gcwpublishinghouse
Meet Sky Edwards! Sky is a Self Love Activist and a “Chronic Over-sharer.” She started “Capricious Fitness” as a way to navigate her ever-changing relationship with her body through life, loss, and motherhood while inspiring and challenging other women and the fitness industry to do the same.
In today’s episode Sky shares:
- Her story of opening up after the loss of her daughter is an important way for her to be okay. Finding validation in her grief and wearing her vulnerabilities on her sleeve has given her the strength to move forward in life, and find connections with others.
- How when you go through trauma, change is necessary. Those changes may be big or small, but they give you what you need in order to live a fulfilled life. The changes you go through will help you navigate what your calling will be.
- How you aren’t alone in your grief, you aren’t doing it wrong. Grief is messy.
Would you like to connect with Sky?
You can find her online @ https://capriciousfitness.com/
On Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/capricious_fitness/
And on Facebook @ https://m.facebook.com/capriciousfitness/
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Amanda DaCosta! Amanda is a Coach who comes from a place of non judgement. Amanda has a background in psychology and 15 years of experience in the mental health and addictions sector as well as 20 years in the fitness industry. She understands the importance of the mind, body, and heart connection. Her approach is to help people reconcile the parts of themselves that feel disconnected by embracing their own humanity while taking full responsibility.
In today’s episode, Amanda shares;
- How to look at yourself honestly and without judgement to heal past wounds.
- That sometimes what you think you have control of in your life could really be controlling you in a negative way.
- Why we must forgive ourselves first without any judgment of our decisions.
- And so much more
Would you like to connect with Amanda? You can find her online at Amanda-DaCosta.com
On instagram at http:https://www.instagram.com/amanda.dacosta.wellbeingcoach and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amanda.dacosta.100
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Sue Ruhe! Sue is an Intuitive Myofascial Release Therapist, who taps into the physical and emotional traumas that lie deep within our cells. She has been evolving her practice for over 13 years, helping her clients shift restricted areas found within the fascial matrix, to create more fluidity and alignment within the body. In 2022 Sue transitioned her in-person practice to the virtual space, offering Grounding Foundations where she guides clients with how to tap into their own fascia, to help reduce stress, anxiety and other body pain as a New Revolutionary self-care practice. Sue lives in London Ontario Canada, with her partner Jared, and their angel daughter Avalina. She was published in ‘The Great Canadian Woman - She is Strong and Free’ book in 2019, and is the host of the Love Your Cells Podcast and a Co-host of the Every Body Holds A Story Podcast. Ultimately, her mission is to help guide the next generation of humans with understanding and loving their bodies.
In today’s episode Sue shares;
- How important it is for all of us to know and understand how to navigate these bodies that we're in, and to really listen to what our signals are trying to tell us.
- Why we need to drop the shame and judgement and support each other now more than ever
- A few key ways that we can reduce discomfort in our own bodies with practice & consistency.
Would you like to connect with Sue? You can find her online at Grounding Foundations
On instagram at http:https://www.instagram.com/_sueruhe/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/susan.ruhe/
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
It’s time for another pub chat with our founder Sarah Swain and Director of Publishing Shannon Miller! Join Sarah & Shannon today as they have an open conversation with three of our current authors here at GCW Publishing! Marsha Vanwynsberghe who wrote in She Moves Mountains and Amanda DaCosta, Sky Edwards & Sarah Ozmond who wrote in She Is Strong and Free III.
In this round table discussion, Sarah and Shannon ask our authors to share;
- What compelled them to write in these books and share their stories with the world.
- Who they were thinking their stories could help as they wrote their chapter
- Hidden benefits/surprises that they were not expecting when they decided to join our collaborative book
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Marsha Vanwynsberghe: https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw
Amanda DaCosta: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.dacosta.wellbeingcoach
Sky Edwards: https://www.instagram.com/capricious_fitness
Sarah Ozmond: https://www.instagram.com/mylifeafterdeathproject
To grab your own copies of She Moves Mountains and She Is Strong and Free III please head over to https://the-great-canadian-woman.myshopify.com/collections/books
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Raya Karin! Raya is a woman of many roles. She juggles them with confidence and grace, something she has done from a very young age. Raised in Northern British Columbia, Canada, on a beautiful horse farm, Raya is inspired by spending time barefoot on the earth, playing in the rain, wandering the trails with her animals, exploring the vast natural spaces, and staying in touch with her child-like earth girl soul. Raya is also an author in our upcoming book, She Grieves, which will be starting presale on August 30th!
In today’s episode Raya shares:
- How a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD as a child would not define who she is in her life
- How we can look back on the things we have gone through in life and see them as tools, not struggles, that can be used for ourselves and others
- Why it’s important to feel the emotions in the difficult times you encounter, AND still stand up for yourself and believe that you can achieve anything you desire
- And so much more
Would you like to connect with Raya? You can find her online at www.rayaswellness.com
On instagram at http:www.Instagram.com/raya_karin and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/raya.karin.79
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
It’s time for another pub chat with our founder Sarah Swain and Director of Publishing Shannon Miller! Join Sarah & Shannon today as they have an open conversation with three of our current authors here at GCW Publishing! Jessica Danford who wrote in She Moves Mountains and Nicole Clarke & Melanie Matthews who wrote in She Is Strong and Free III.
In this round table discussion, Sarah and Shannon ask our authors to share;
- What compelled them to write in these books and share their stories with the world.
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Who they were thinking their stories could help as they wrote their chapter
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Hidden benefits/surprises that they were not expecting when they decided to join our collaborative book
- And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Jessica Danford: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadanford
Nicole Clarke: https://www.instagram.com/itsnicoleclark
Melanie Matthews: https://www.instagram.com/melaniematthewscounselling
To grab your own copies of She Moves Mountains and She Is Strong and Free III please head over to https://the-great-canadian-woman.myshopify.com/collections/books
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Nadine Robinson! Nadine was a midwife for almost 20 years. Catching babies and serving birthing families was her passion. When Nadine burnt out, it was a long, slow burn that left her debilitated emotionally, physically and spiritually. From the deep grief of her lost identity, she shifted and founded Peace Healing Wellness, a holistic women's wellness practice that inspires wild women to heal their wounds and live the life of their dreams! She is the Creatrix of the Wild Medicine Healer's Training, an 18 month program that provides effective and ethical healing tools and most importantly, she is a grandmother to 3 wonderful grand babies.
In today's episode Nadine shares;
- Her story of becoming a mother, a midwife and a business owner that slowly became burnt out and had to find the part of herself she felt she lost
- How burnout can be incredibly difficult to identify and it's effects on us emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually
- Inspiration to help you realize that you can repurpose your old skills in a new way and have more than 1 dream job!
Would you like to connect with Nadine?
You can find her online @
www.wildmedicinewoman.ca
On Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/peacehealingwellness/
And on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/peacehealingcalgary
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Laura Lorentz! Laura is a high performance coach helping female business leaders unlock their limitless potential. She believes that everything you need to live a purposeful and impactful life is within you. Laura shows her clients through Human Design & Mindset work that anything they desire is possible.
In today’s episode Laura shares;
- Her story of learning about Human Design and how it completely changed the trajectory of her personal life and her business.
- A little break down of what human design is and how learning about your specific design and becoming more self aware can help unlock your power and potential
- How she worked to reframe her thoughts about her perceived failures and began to see them for the lessons they were, AND the important reasons they happened!
- And much more…
Laura’s episode and story about how she unleashed her true power and potential in her business and personal life is so intriguing.
Want to connect with Laura online and learn more about your human design?
You can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lauralorentzcoaching/ or check out her website at www.lauralorentz.com.
Get a jump start on learning about your specific Human Design by heading over to mybodygraph.com
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
It’s time for another pub chat with our founder Sarah Swain and Director of Publishing Shannon Miller! Join Sarah & Shannon today as they have an open conversation with three of our current authors here at GCW Publishing! Yulia Eskin, Zongwe Binesikwe who wrote in She Moves Mountains and Sarah Glendenning & Ashley Seeley who wrote in She Is Strong and Free III.
In this round table discussion, Sarah and Shannon ask our authors to share;
- What compelled them to write in these books and share their stories with the world.
- Who they were thinking their stories could help as they wrote their chapter
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Hidden benefits/surprises that they were not expecting when they decided to join our collaborative book
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And much more…
Would you like to connect with these authors online?
You can find them at:
Yulia Eskin: https://www.instagram.com/yulia_eskin
Zongwe Binesikwe Crystal Hardy: https://www.instagram.com/zongwebinesikwe
Sara Glendenning: https://www.instagram.com/saraghope
Ashley Seeley: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_seeley
To grab your own copies of She Moves Mountains and She Is Strong and Free III please head over to https://the-great-canadian-woman.myshopify.com/collections/books
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Erin Paterson! Toronto author Erin, tested gene positive for Huntington's Disease in 2006. Despite the diagnosis she was determined to have a family and live a purposeful life. Her work was published in the anthology, Not Cancelled: Canadian Kindness in the Face of Covid 19. She was a columnist for HuntingtonsDiseaseNews.com. She has also been published on KevinMD, TheMighty.com, Adopt4Life.com, CanadaAdopts.com and has written for The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC). She spoke at the Huntington Society of Canada youth conference in 2018 and 2019. She has written a memoir about her experiences with Huntington's Disease and infertility, All Good Things, which is being released in Fall of 2021.
Some amazing takeaways you can expect from Erin’s episode are:
- The way we CHOOSE to perceive our circumstances in life impacts our level of happiness. Our fears keep us stuck.
- By facing our fears, really examining them and figuring out their source, is the way to move forward in life.
- Pick your goal and take small steps towards it every day.
Erin knows a lot of people are afraid to speak up about genetic diseases, infertility and depression, having kept those things a secret for a very long time herself. She is sharing her experiences now in the hope that she can inspire others going through similar things to know that they are not alone.
Want to connect with Erin online? You can find her at
Website: https://www.erinpaterson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpaterson_allgoodthings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinPatersonAllGoodThings
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Meet Sara! Sara is an author in She is Strong and Free III and registered nurse. Diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age, Sara began hiding from the world, afraid of not being capable or worthy of achieving her goals. Recently Sara has realized her worth and how truly capable she is. She now genuinely believes the life of her dreams is possible. Sara has made it her mission to inspire others to overcome the fear of others' judgment and show up as their true selves to live the life of their dreams.
Some of the amazing things you’ll take away from Sara's episode are:
- The belief that you are the only person that can decide what you are capable of achieving
- The confidence to embrace your failures and see them as lessons in your growth not definitions of who you are
- Why believing in yourself is the key to overcoming adversity to live the life of your dreams
Sara asks some really thought provoking questions today, and we encourage you to write these questions down and dive into them for your own personal growth and learning. And if you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners.
Would you like to connect with Sara online? You can find her
on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/saraghope/
& on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/sara.hope.560
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Kate Juniper (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Juniper Editing & Creative: A boutique editing and writing-coaching house dedicated to nurturing, supporting, and empowering women writers to believe in their creative desires and make them a reality. In her career as an editor she has worked with traditional publishers including Routledge Press, House of Anansi Press, Nimbus Publishing, and Vagrant Press. She also works privately with promising authors through the various phases of writer hood: from finding their voice, to writing their book, to taking their first draft and making it agent - ready. She is the creator of the holistic online program A Writing Life of Your Own, designed to help writers consciously reclaim the fierce feminine writer within and embody the author they seek to become. She says: "It is my desire to reconnect every disempowered writer to who they truly are and why they truly write - capitalist, patriarchal values be damned - because great writing is not only the goal, it is the medicine, the tool, the means of healing that delivers us, profoundly, to the goal"
In today's episode Kate shares;
- Her personal journey from publishing industry "outsider" to book editor for renowned and award-winning publishers including Routledge Press and House of Anansi Press.
- How breaking the rules can help us overcome the oppressive cultural creative inheritances (hello patriarchy! hi there capitalism!) that creative women can encounter.
- How to overcome obstacles, and embody the fearless femme writer within.
- And so much more
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How to connect with Kate online:
Email: kate@juniperediting.com
Website: www.juniperediting.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juniperediting/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/juniperediting/_created/
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
and over on Instagram
Kim Bellas' story is a selfless heart felt story of motherhood & sobriety. Kim has become a lifeline and safe place for others to share their stories. Kim's ability to help others rebuild their self-esteem with the words I AM reminds us all of the qualities we so often forget.
In today’s episode, Kim is sharing;
- Her story of choosing sobriety, at first in support of her son and his health, and in the end for herself.
- How 8 years of sobriety has empowered Kim and inspired others in her life.
- The beautiful community that Kim has been able to build to support others in their sobriety journey.
- And so much more…
Tap the podcast player to listen now.
Connect with Kim online:
Instagram: @sober.is.the.new.cool
Website: soberisthenewcool.org
Facebook: Sober Is The New Cool
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
www.gcwpublishing.com and over on Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman
Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP, is a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, event producer, community builder, podcast host and author of Make your contribution count for you, me, we. Suzanne is the founder of YouMeWe Social Impact Group, consisting of YouMeWe Movement, YouMeWe Community, WisdomExchangetv.com, and YouMeWeFoundation.org. Suzanne works with leaders and entrepreneurs to maximize their meaning and resilience by making their contrition count for them, their organization, and the community. Leaders are empowered to ignite an inclusive culture while having a social impact. Implementing strategies will attract, engage, and retain colleagues, customers, and collaborators — sustainably.
In today’s episode Suzanne shares:
- How Suzanne’s curiosity, creativity, and courage lead to her living the most meaningful life.
- Don't stay stuck where your authentic self is not being served.
- Be open to learn from diversity while amplify voices of the underrepresented
- And so much more…
Tap the podcast player to listen now!
Where to find Suzanne online:
Website: youmewe.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youmeweMovement
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzannefstevens
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/suzannefstevens
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmewemovement/
Email: suzannefstevens@youmewe.ca
Thank you so much for tuning in to the She Speaks Podcast. If you liked this episode, please be sure to send us a five star rating and review on iTunes to help us reach more listeners. For more information on our publishing services, please visit us at
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Julie is an Integrative Wellness Coach from a small town in southern Ontario. Working as a registered nurse for over twenty years, she has been passionate about caring for others. She dedicates her time to helping women create more energy in their lives for what truly matters.
Facing many challenges over her lifetime she struggled with self doubt, stress, grief and burnout. She ignored her emotions for years until she made a brave decision to start listening to the internal guidance of the heart . This was the first step of many that allowed her to begin following her intuition on a path to find peace. She has now made it her mission to help guide other women on their healing journeys.
In today's episode Julie talks about;
- Her story of breaking the chains of a life of chaos and burnout to finding balance and joy
- How finding joy in the simple things in life can bring peace and calm
- The healing modalities she tapped into to help her find a healthy balance in life
Julie is an inspiration and a guiding light for others. She has been a guest speaker at local events, appeared on podcasts, and offers many energy healing modalities. She leads online workshops and has hosted weekend retreats. Encouraging like minded women to shift their mindsets and embrace the way they want to feel moving from a place of surviving to truly thriving.
When Julie isn't holding sacred space for others she loves connecting to nature. You will find her walking on the local trails or meditating in her favourite spot near the lake. Vacations allow for rest and relaxation time for long walks on the beach and scuba diving with her husband. Deep within the ocean is where she finds serenity.
Connect with Julie on Instagram @integrativejules
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Tania Belcastro was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Together with her amazing husband Domenic they have raised three beautiful children; Lorenzo, Mariah and Santino . Being a Cancer survivor, enduring multiple surgeries, endometriosis, skin cancer and diagnosed with a blood disorder with her children later in life, she has inspired many women. She teaches her kids and others, that she meets, to live a whole life, to advocate for one's health and never to be too afraid to step outside the box. Tania is known for her random acts of kindness, encouraging friends to pay it forward and working tirelessly helping those in need. She enriches people's lives both personally and professionally. She is compassionate, resourceful and willing to comfort friends that require support. Her love of travel and hairstyling have helped many through the toughest of times. She uses social media to advocate for health and support local businesses. She loves mentoring others and has hopes of one day owning or working for a non profit to help anyone fighting disease. She wants to encourage you all to always move forward and never think you are not making a difference in this world.
In today’s episode Tania is talking about;
- The best question you will ever hear; how can I help you?
- How your life experiences can help you to be the best support system for others
- Believing you are enough and accepting you are enough
- Being the friend you wish you had
- And so much more…
You’ll love this episode because it encourages us to find inspiration in simple things; listen, be heard and share our life stories with others. No matter how big or small your story is, you can help someone else realize they are not alone in their journey and allow them to reach out.
Want to connect with Tania online? You can find her on Instagram
@iamtaniabelcastro
Read Tania's Blog: Navigating Healthcare For Us
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Welcome back to season 3 of She Speaks! Today we have a really special episode for you all. Sitting down for a chat today is our Founder, Sarah Swain, and our Director of Publishing, Shannon Miller. They will be talking all about;
- Shannon's story of becoming our Director of publishing
- The shifts and changes we've made over the last year here at GCW Publishing House
- Some of the things you can expect moving forward!
- And much more!
With this new season we want to bring a new vibe and a little bit of breath of fresh air!
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Our Founder Sarah Swain shares an unpopular opinion on the role we play as women in achieving equality. Sarah also makes a massive announcement about her own role as the leader of The Great Canadian Woman™ Community. If there's one things she wants you to get from this episode, it's to lay down your swords with one another, spend more time connecting, less time correcting and do whatever you can to believe in yourselves and one another so fiercely, that no power of any kind can stand in your way.
TRANSCRIPT:
Happy international women’s day, my name is Sarah Swain and I am The founder of the great Canadian woman community and media group.
And this years theme for international women’s day is #choosetochallenge and this episode is going to take an unexpected turn real quick because on this international women’s day, I am choosing to challenge women.
I’ll preface this episode by helping you understand why I’m airing it. And why today, on International Women’s Day. On March 8th, 2017, I sent an email to a distribution list full of men in my organization. The distribution list happened to be men, because they held the positions to enact change in the area I was seeking to enact change. Human Resources and operations.
And so in this email, I informed these men they had failed to recognize international women's day on my place of work, citing global statistics, information and raised my hand to be part of the solutio. And - My call out was met with defense, concerns I was going to go to the media, the company’s social media director also jumped in to his teams defence on their Instagram post of the importance of women taking their vitamins, followed by my own boss congratulating me on such a highly articulate email, followed by asking if my husband helped me write it. I was certain, I was living in the twilight zone.
And I also want to preface this message by saying, in case this episode leads you to any confusion on where I stand because this about to be a curve ball. The patriarchy is real. Sexism is real. The gender pay gap is real. It’s all disturbingly real. And it’s so deeply rooted that none of the men responding to my call to action, realized their responses were rooted in it.
They assumed i was fighting for myself as I had discussed the gender gap in pay, citing some statistics. But Sarah, you already make more than most of your counterparts? Yeah, I was totally aware of that. I negotiated my salary like a boss, because I knew I was a top performer and I knew I was worth it and I knew how to articulate myself in that meeting with my VP - a 60ish year old white dude, the most despised and accused demographic on the planet. . He gave me the $30k increase in salary I asked for when I took on a new position. Because I believed in myself and what I brought to that table. I asked for that raise. When 60% of women wouldn’t have. And I’ll come back to this point.
I wasn’t fighting for me, I was fighting for women who needed it to be made more obvious that professional opportunities and career succession support were available to them, too.
But - They didn’t get it. What a mess. I can remember being so frustrated I felt like my head was going to pop off my shoulders. The ignorance astounded me.
And so I concluded at that time, I was trying to fix the problem from the wrong angle. It was’t JUST the company that needed to throw up a banner to celebrate women, or put more effort into making opportunities and support more readily available and obvious. It was also up to women who needed to deepen their confidence, self efficacy, self worth, self trust and sense of conviction for what they know they can bring to the table.
The fact that some women don’t know they can ask for a raise or go after a promotion that feels out of reach is a systemic corporate issues that's undeniably rooted in patriarchy.
However, the fact that women DO know they can ask for a raise or go after a promotion that feels out of reach and they WANT to, but 60 % of them don’t...YES the roots of not having confidence as a woman are in the residual effect of patriarchy. AND it’s a conscious choice that woman has made to continue to give her power way. That’s a woman’s choice. That’s a woman’s responsibility to address.
Long story short, I knew my efforts and energy would be better spent helping women establish a greater sense of belief in themselves so they would actually realize that by empowering themselves, they could go seize their hearts desires, the pay they deserved and the opportunities they thought they had to wait to be given . And so not long after the debacle of International Women’ Day in my place of work 4 years ago, I quit my career with no backup plan and started trusting myself to build something to do just that.
What I could have never predicted about spending the next 4 years in the world of women’s empowerment, was to bare witness to the divisive, competitive and sometimes ruthless behaviour of women towards women while men continued on to rule the world care free, get paid more, get funded more, have more power, start more companies and quite literally do whatever else they felt like doing without second thought. While sooo many women continued to be cruel to themselves and unto other.
to harp on other women over their bodies, too thin. You’re unhealthy. Too fat. You’re unhealthy. Too muscular. You’re too manly. Too healthy, you’re not fun enough.
To fighting and condemning women over the use of quotes on their instagram feeds.
To fighting over the juicy (no pun intended) lyrics of Cardi B’s WAP while not batting an eyelash to Magic Mike or the lyrics of Ludacris.
To the better way to mother your kids.
To which political ideology is morally superior.
To what clothes are appropriate vs inappropriate, side parts, middle parts, mom jeans or skinny jeans.
To locks down, vaccines and healthcare.
right down to being shocked and horrified over the treatment of Britney Spears while they get caught up on the latest celebrity gossip from the very blogs and magazines that fund the paparazzi that nearly killed her, and successfully killed Princess Diana.
We are like crabs in a bucket. And the bucket is the patriarchy. You’re fighting the wrong people. And neglecting to empower yourself in the process.
Imagine if we all just stopped. Paused. Breathed. Cantered. Took responsibility for the innate power we all possess. Worked on ourselves relentlessly to heal our traumas, to undo the conditioning we grew up with, challenged our beliefs and perspectives on the world, questioned the narratives thatwe are firehosed with from all sides of every issue and thought for ourselves. Believed in ourselves enough to create magic in our own lives. Trusted ourselves enough to take risks. Believed we were bold enough to actually make waves. Move mountains and blaze trails. Imagine.
Imagine how much faster we would achieve equality. If we accepted that alongside the patriarchal powers that be, we too accept responsibility for where we’re holding ourselves and each other back as women. That We too accept responsibility for the unnecessary and added level of difficulty, whether intentional or unintentional we place on other women, as women.
Imagine. A world where women actually supported women. Listened to one another without prejudice and righteousness. Respected one another’s observations.
Imagine. A world where every woman felt safe to speak her truth.
Imagine. A world where the #womensupportingwomen was actually something every woman embodied.
Yeah. We have patriarchy problems. We have sexism problems. We have misogynistic problems. We have gender pay gap issues. We have countries who mutilate women’s genitalia.
Yet here we are.
Women Condemning women for not wanting to say chestfeeding instead of breastfeeding and labelling her a transphobic when she really just wants to be true to her own identity.
Women Condemning women for wearing masks. Condemning women for not wearing masks. Condemning women for blindly trusting a vaccine. Condemning women for questioning a vaccine.
We’ve lost our way. And we need to come the fuck home. First to ourselves. And then to one another.
We’re not thinking, y’all. We’re in fight or fight mode. We’re not separating ourselves from the massive avalanche of a highly controlled narrative of selected video clips, curated speeches and fear driven media angles.
We’re not separating ourselves from the trending hashtags calling on cancelling a woman for her political observations .
We’re not separating ourselves from the vicious headlines that cause women question another woman’s ability to parent her children because someone snapped a photo of her with running , eye make up, no bra and a cigarette in her hand.
We’re not separating ourselves from celebrity gossip on who has allegedly said or done what to do, and performative Hollywood activism as multi million contracts are dangled over their heads for proper social behaviour and brand protection.
We’re not separating ourselves from political leaders and their inspiring podium speeches as they reek havoc on women behind closed parliamentary doors, using them to get ahead in the polls with women, black, indigenous and coloured voters. Jody Wilson Raybould. Jane Philpott. Celina Caesar Chevannes. Look them up. Because the media’s not going to paint the picture for you.
We’re. Not. Thinking. We are spending more time condemning and correcting each other as women than we are connecting with and supporting one another as we are. As women. .
We’re reacting to the world. And we’re letting the world run us.
We’re claiming one woman’s truth is more important, right or moral than another woman’s truth.
We’re claiming one woman’s worldview is right while another woman’s is wrong. Even though there is not a single person in the world that can share the exact same world view as you in totality because you’re the only person who has lived your life, experienced your experiences and consumed the information you’ve chosen to consume.
We’ve gone from giving ourselves time to process information and discern between what makes sense and what doesn’t - to rolling down a hill like a snowball, collecting each other along the way until we crash at the bottom wondering how the fuck we got back down here again.
And you may be thinking, Sarah, wow, you must have a different community than mine because I don’t see what you see. I don’t follow people like that on my social media.
And you may not. In fact you’ve probably created an echo chamber of your own thoughts so you can feel comfortable. And I get that too. It’s the easier thing to do for sure. But just because you haven’t zoomed out of your own space to see what’s happening on a greater scale, doesn’t mean the picture and bigger problem isn’t alive and well.
I follow it all. The stuff I agree with. The people I agree with. The stuff and people I don’t. I observe. I watch. I listen. I learn. From all angles. From all sides. And I watch women get torn to shreds, shamed and ridiculed by other women from all sides and all angles. Simply because they don’t agree. Or because they’re appalled another woman doesn’t see things the way she does. Or because they’re not saying anything. Or because they’re saying the wrong thing. Or because they’re saying the right thing in the wrong way.
Sasha Exeter and Jessica Mulroney. We accepted the nearly lethal damage to one woman so another woman could make her point in the name of social justice. We accepted that. As women. We called it accountability. We accepted the near total destruction of a woman’s life, her career and her reputation because she didn’t understand her privilege.
We are divided. And if we ever hope to make true global strides in the advancement of women we need to get our shit together and start respecting one another as women again. We are too polarized.
This has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to navigate as the leader of a women’s community oriented business. Knowing, that if you were to all come into the same room and talk about big and important things, that many of you would tear each other to shreds, while others would feel to terrified to speak. If this is what’s expected of me as a woman. As a community leader. I want no part of it.
I will not fight the patriarchy, sexism, or any other form of discrimination by hating, shaming, ridiculing, silencing, oppressing or cancelling another woman. This isn’t my privilege speaking. This isn’t my fragility showing. This isn’t my confusion around cancel culture and accountability. This is simply me. This is my courage and confidence as a woman to make my own observations and think my own thoughts and choose how to proceed despite a tidal wave of mainstream & social media trying to do my thinking for me.
I will not fight hate, with hate.
I will not fight ridicule with ridicule.
I will not fight oppression with oppression.
I will not fight sexism with sexism.
I will not celebrate international women’s day by making our men feel less than.
And most importantly, I will not fight ignorance with ignorance.
I am here to learn, forever.
I am here to support equality for all people, forever.
But not like this.
Not without social ostracism of women.
Not by creating a society that makes women with certain beliefs or world views too afraid to speak up.
Not with moral Intimidation to get women to speak how a group of other women want her to speak.
Not with moral superiority of one woman over another.
I will always fight FOR. I will not fight against.
We need more Love. Unconditional love. Unconditional support. Forgiveness. Compassion. Conversation. Understanding. Respect.
Between women. As women.
We do not rise collectively as women if this is the path we continue to walk. And so I choose to challenge us as women on international women’s day. For us ALL to look in ur backyards. In our minds. In our hearts. On where we all need to do better.
The fact that I felt afraid to speak my truth, on my own podcast, literally titled SHE SPEAKS nearly broke my heart as I came to the realization that it’s nearly impossible to lead community in 2021. The fact that with each part of this episode I felt my ego shutter as if to suggest I’m not allowed to say it. Or that by speaking up I’m going to cause myself or my business harm. Or that by sharing my observations I’m going to become a target.
And so I choose to step down as a women’s community leader until the day comes where we can all respectfully share space with one another. The Great Canadian Woman brand and platform will still be here. I will still be here, it will just take on a slightly different model as we open our borders, extend our hands out to our men and create the most powerful Canadian Woman owned empowered media group and publishing house. And you may very well still feel a sense of community here, and we really hope that you do. I really hope that you do. I just choose to not take on the title of community and community leader in 2021 because of the unfair pressure, discomfort and breach in personal integrity that comes with it.
And if I am condemned for this, just know I would rather stand alone and true to myself and trust in my ability to think and take action as a woman, the\an to surround myself with women who’s love and support is conditional based on my way of thinking, believing, being, speaking and behaving.
I’ll close by saying, we all have one shot at this life. For some, that will end by the time this podcast is over. For others, maybe we have another year. Maybe another 20 or if we’re super lucky, even another 80. We will never know when our times comes. It’s my genuine hearts desire for all women to use this short, short time earth side to recognize the power, fire and undeniable ability we innately possess, and leverage it to create the life, profession and personal freedom that we all deserve and spend less time on that which robs us of our ability, energy and belief to make it happen. We create change. By being the change. Not hating on others for what their version of change looks like. You have the power to make it so. And when you do that for yourself as a woman, you pave the way for another. And this is how we make the future better for generations of women to come.
Less time correcting.
More time connecting.
Thank you for listening.
Miranda Horvath is a holistic practice consultant, who is incredibly passionate about entrepreneurialism and small business; as a self-employed woman and lifetime entrepreneur. Most entrepreneurs stay solopreneurs for life; Miranda wants all women to be able to scale their businesses, hire employees, and support their communities in a massive way.
In today’s episode, Miranda shares;
- The importance of saying "yes" BEFORE the opportunities and possibilities present themselves.
- How to know what it truly means, feels like and looks like to say "yes" to yourself with true commitment.
- Understanding the mindset shift required to take bigger and bigger risks. Playing big = big mindset shifts.
Miranda’s message is - don’t listen to anyone that tells you that massage therapy is just a side job. You can have it all! If you're a practitioner, Miranda’s ultimate joy is to equip you with the skills and guidance to lead you to a full client schedule, getting booked weeks in advance with clients that respect your work, lights up your soul, pays you well and allows you the freedom you've been craving. For the full transcription of today's episode, please head over to EPISODE 055 - Miranda Horvath
If you’re curious about how Miranda rocked her practice and how you can do it too, email her at miranda@massagebymirconsulting.com, or head to www.massagebymirconsulting.com to book your free 45 minute vision call!
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Anita Volikis is a master life coach, lawyer, and author. Before obtaining her coaching certification, Anita practised family law in Toronto for nineteen years. Anita helps her clients navigate life transitions with resilience and specializes in separation and divorce. Anita has extensive training in NLP (neurolinguistic programming) and is certified in The Better Apart Method™ for divorce professionals. Anita is committed to transforming the divorce narrative to something positive and empowering. Anita is the author and editor of two legal publications and is co-authoring a book about women’s stories of resilience to be published in 2021.
In today’s episode, Anita shares;
- Moving from a scarcity to an abundance mindset in life challenges and transitions.
- How to be to be the creator of your life, rather than the product of external circumstances
- Focusing mainly on infertility and separation/divorce, and why your mindset is critical to thriving, not merely surviving these challenges, and any other life challenge
Anita discusses today why focusing on the destination instead of staying in your journey may lead you to feel pretty short changed in the future. It’s so important to focus on where you are right now, what you can control right now, and what you cannot. Full transcription available at EPISODE 054 - Anita Volikis
You can book a new and exclusive Clarity Day coaching experience with Anita. Visit her website https://www.anitavolikiscoaching.com for details. You can connect with Anita on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anitavolikiscoaching & Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/anitavolikiscoaching
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Stéphanie Plante is former executive director with the International Commission of Jurists-Canada and an election consultant who has provided services and expertise in jurisdictions across Canada and around the world. She is the director of the Centre for Security, Intelligence, and Defence Studies and project co-ordinator for the Canadian Defence and Security Network at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and the francophone liaison for Take Me Outside and Twice Upon a Time.
In today’s episode, Stephanie shares;
- Her initiative in the City of Ottawa to have 20% of municipal landmarks (arenas, libraries, parks, streets, pools) named after women by 2025
- How anyone can effect change in their area, even if they live in a small town.
- Why it is important to diversifying the names of landmarks, parks, libraries, etc to include womxn.
Despite the fact that women have been the main consumers of municipal infrastructure, they are often not commemorated at the municipal level and Stephanie is working hard in her area to make this change. Full transcription available at Episode 053 - Stéphanie Plante
Would you like to connect with Stephanie online? You can find her on Twitter @specialballot and on instagram at @sixuntrois
Thanks for being a part of our community! Please remember to leave us a 5-star rating & review so we can help more Canadian Womxn spread their message even further! And share share share! If you loved this episode, please share it on your social media and tag us @thegreatcanadianwoman on Facebook & Instagram!
Lisa Graham has spent the last 10 years diving into her gifts as an energy worker, Reiki master and intuitive healer in many forms. She is a certified Spiritual Coach and Tarot reader. In the last year she launched Moon Over Pisces to provide a space to teach and connect with others. Lisa's latest offering is the Divine Feminine Balance System , channeled in Autumn 2020 and now available to share with the world
In today’s episode, Lisa shares;
- A basic understanding of our spiritual energy
- The importance of healing the spirit and energy body for overall emotional, physical and mental well being
- The need for the balance of the divine feminine and the divine masculine energies
Lisa’s passion for learning and teaching about energy healing shines through in today’s episode as she shares so much about how to master the balance of our masculine and feminine energies. Get the full transcription at EPISODE 52 - Lisa Graham
Would you like to connect with Lisa online? You can find her at https://www.moonoverpisces.ca on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/moonoverpisces
And on the ‘Gram at http://www.instagram.com/moonoverpisces
Thanks for being a part of our community! Please remember to leave us a 5-star rating & review so we can help more Canadian Womxn spread their message even further! And share share share! If you loved this episode, please share it on your social media and tag us @thegreatcanadianwoman on Facebook & Instagram!
Danielle Amos is Prosperity and Success Mindset Coach, and a Certified Consultant with the Proctor Gallagher Institute. She is currently a member of Bob Proctor's Inner Circle and holder of the Silver Pin Award of Excellence at the Institute (top 10 coach world-wide). She is also a mother, a wife, inspirational speaker and a social marketing entrepreneur.
In today’s episode, Danielle shares;
- How to understand the law of vibration and how the thoughts and ideas around money that were programmed into us as children or society are actually what's holding us back from attracting money thru service.
- Ways to learn about the law of compensation and how it's not luck that we attract more money - There is actually a law to it and those that live in harmony with that law will attract abundance.
- Quick and easy tools to stay in a positive vibration even when the outside world is chaotic or not what we want (ie. even during a pandemic)
Danielle is mentored directly by Bob Proctor (the world’s authority on mindset and human potential, featured in the movie The Secret). She is passionate about helping women step into their greatness to have it all in life - successful career, connected family, health with wealth and confidence inside and out. Danielle works with companies of all sizes all over the world. Her list of clients include successful leaders, entrepreneurs, lawyers, real estate agencies, insurance companies, world renowned actors and artists, top athletes and sales teams. Danielle facilitates a comprehensive mindset program called Thinking into Results with the Proctor Gallagher Institute.
For the full transcription head over to https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-051-mastering-a-money-mindset/
Would you like to connect with Danielle online? Find her at https://prosperousu.danielleamos.co/ You can also join her free online community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringYourMindsetwithDanielle or find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_danielle_amos_/
Thanks for being a part of our community! Please remember to leave us a 5-star rating & review so we can help more Canadian Womxn spread their message even further! And share share share! If you loved this episode, please share it on your social media and tag us @thegreatcanadianwoman on Facebook & Instagram!
Karen Hagen started her resiliency journey at the early age of 22 when both her parents died within a year of each other. Overcoming an abusive relationship, infertility and even more grief Karen is the picture of reinventing and resiliency. Karen is a wife, mom to an amazing 15-year-old son. Sister, aunt, friend and Certified Fitness Coach. Karen has been actively instructing in the fitness industry for 10 years including Bootcamp, HIIT, Strength, Corporate Fitness, Older Adult, Small Group, One on One and Yoga Nidra. Karen has a love for the outdoors and is passionate about living a healthy and active lifestyle. She passes on her knowledge and passion to her clients, assisting them in their mental and physical needs and support.
In today’s episode, Karen shares;
- The importance of celebrating the big and little things you have done in your day to day life.
- Reinventing yourself is a journey that can be accomplished at any age.
- How to have the courage to believe in yourself while you overcome any adversity that gets in your way.
Karen has seen her fair share of adversity in her lifetime, from the death of her parents to leaving an abusive relationship. Today she shares how it is possible at any age to overcome these difficult times and reinvent yourself, all it takes is a little courage and belief in yourself.
For the full transcription head over to https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-050-karen-hagen-reinventing-yourself-at-any-age/
Would you like to connect with Karen? You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/yoursinfitnessandhealth or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yoursinfitnessandhealth/ and on her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0nqL2WPWFiM8vhJyBoMSw
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Jaci Lyndon is a learning adventurist and host of a new podcast series "Mountain Musings". She loves learning and mountains, and when these two things come together, anything is possible! Jaci has a Masters in Workplace Learning from the University of Calgary and recently completed a graduate certificate in leadership studies at Royal Roads University. She teaches full time in post secondary education and treks around the world whenever she can!
In today’s episode, Jaci shares;
- Several stories of her journeys climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Oyster Peak in the Canadian Rockies, and Mount Everest
- 3 key lessons that her time in the mountains have taught her about life.
- The purpose of pain, the value of vision, the joy of success
Jaci’s stories of her mountain climbs, mixed with the beautiful life lessons she has taken away from these difficult journeys make this episode so inspiring. Jaci reminds us that in our everyday lives we face mountains, some bigger than others, and we must decide which ones to tackle and climb. For the full transcription of this episode head over to EPISODE 049 - Three Things The Mountains Will Teach You About Life
Would you like to connect with Jaci online? You can find her at www.wildleadership.ca on LinkedIn at LinkedIn and on her YouTube channel WILD Leadership
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The Great Canadian Woman inc.™ Team
Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Business Finance Coach with over 20 years of experience. Melissa is also the host of the Think Like a CFO podcast.
Melissa is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs manage their business and personal finances so that they can become financially empowered.
In today’s episode Melissa shares:
- 4 reasons why it's so important to get your finances under control and managed.
- Common money mistakes business owners make and what steps you can start taking now to get your finances under control
- Why it is important for entrepreneurs to manage their business finances and how it will help you to nurture and grow your business.
Melissa’s passion for helping women entrepreneurs by teaching them how to manage their finances shines through in today’s episode. There is so much valuable and actionable information inside this episode to help you get a better handle on your business finances. You can read the full transcription HERE
Would you like to connect with Melissa online? You can find her at www.melissahoustoncpa.com where you can download her 4 Step Roadmap to Business Finance Freedom. On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melissa.houston.1420354/ and over on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahoustoncpa/
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While I can, I'm not going to use some 'clever' word-play to paint a picture-perfect version of myself to you. What I will say is I'm someone who has a great deal of practice in rebounding from the act and art of doing dumbness. Which probably makes us have more in common than you may have initially thought. My accolades and achievements are trivial in the grand scheme of things. Truth be told, degrees don't mend broken hearts, nor does experience erase bad decisions. Really, all I am is a girl, saved by God's amazing grace-in that He's the only reason I'm still relatively sane. I've finally grasped the infamous church mother's tagline. You know the one: 'You don't know like I know what the Lord has done for me!' What matters most about me can be aptly conveyed in the words of Apostle Paul: I know how to survive in tight situations, and I know how to enjoy having plenty. In fact, I have learned how to face any situation: fed or hungry, with or without. My life is not short on exciting moments that make for amusing stories.
In today’s episode, Raquel shares:
- How we need to change our perspective on life's events to embrace our now and look forward to the future.
- Everything you need you already have.
- For every cause there is an effect, and for every action, there's a reaction
Raquel’s humour and straight talk attitude is a breath of fresh air as she talks today about how we often think we've missed out on something by assuming that the ‘one who got away’ was our only chance at happiness. However, we can look at it another way, maybe we saved them some heartache, or it was a blessing in disguise for us. Tune in, because we promise you, no one can just make this stuff up! Full transcription of this episode available at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-046-bet-you-wish-youd-like-the-nice-guy-now-huh/
Want to connect with Raquel online? You can find her at www.raquelsherron.com, over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/raquelsherron/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/raquel.s.pinder
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As a proud Afro-Indigenous womxn, Yamila is the co-founder of 2 social enterprises, community leader and advocate. Through her work, she brings an intersectional lens and leadership practices to foster sustainable, inclusive innovation opportunities and to advance the participation of groups systemically excluded from STEM and entrepreneurship. Yamila is the co-founder of AfroHub Market, a social enterprise supporting the global community of entrepreneurs of Indigenous and African Descent by focusing on business sustainability and helping them access new markets. She is also the Co-founder of a clean tech social enterprise with the mission of addressing social and environmental challenges by innovating radical, regenerative technologies following a circular economy model. Earlier this year Yamila was awarded the Representation, Engagement, Participation Youth Award by HERE in Canada due to her leadership, advocacy, and anti-racism work in the community and was a recipient of both the regional and national 2020 Startup Canada Canada Export Challenge. "I am grateful to live, work and learn on unceded, Lekwungen Territories''
In today’s episode Yamila shares:
- What we can learn from Afro-Indigenous futurism and other ways of imagining futures to rebuild more just and inclusive economies
- Why diversity and inclusion policies alone won't work
- How she is building a purpose-driven social enterprise.
Yamila asks a really beautiful question within this episode and it is “How am I becoming a good ancestor today?” When we think about building just and inclusive communities are we really thinking about what we are leaving behind for future generations?
For the full transcription please head over to EPISODE 046 - Yamila Franco
Would you like to connect with Yamila? You can find her online at https://afrohubmarket.ca/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yamilafrp or https://www.instagram.com/afrohubmarket
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Tracey Harper is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Coach with a passion for food, movement and all things wellness! Tracey became passionate about fitness and food in her late 20’s. She fell in love with group exercise classes and developed a love for cooking and making recipes healthier. Tracey now works with women to stop dieting, make peace with food, and find a sustainable way to care for their body and improve their health!
In today’s episode, Tracey shares:
- How to treat yourself with more compassion and understand diets aren’t the answer
- Tips to heal your relationship with food and your body
- How to live more intuitively
- And so much more…
It takes work to leave diet culture behind and Tracey shares today how we can take a non-diet approach to a lifestyle that focuses on balance and is sustainable for the long run. By listening intuitively to our bodies and honouring our journey, we can accomplish whatever you want to. She reminds us also that this will not be a linear journey but it will be your journey.
You can find the full transcription of this episode at EPISODE 45 - Tracey Harper
Would you like to connect with Tracey online? You can find her at www.harperhealthandwellness.com and over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/harperhealthandwellness or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harperhealthandwellness
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Maya Corbic is a CPA, CA. In 2012 she founded DINARII Financial Education Academy whose vision is to educate every child to become a financially independent adult. Maya had an extensive career as a CFO of a private school, tax accountant and auditor. She is a happily married mother of two wonderful children.
In today's episode, Maya shares:
- Why it is important to teach our kids a balanced approach to money management.
- Money is there for us to enjoy and bless others as long as we have taken care of our monetary obligations first
- Money and finances should not be taboo. Even if we are not comfortable with finances, we can still help our children understand the importance of saving money, spending smartly, etc.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same is with finances; it takes a village to raise a money savvy child. Many of us womxn are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc and our children look up to us. We can raise awareness of financial literacy for younger generations. This will improve their quality of life, diminish inequality and help them become financially independent adults. You can find the full transcription of this episode at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-044-raising-money-smart-kids-takes-a-village/
Would you like to connect with Maya online? You can find her at www.dinarii.com , on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teach.kids.money and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/Educ8Money2Kids
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Shara Santan is a proud Tamil-Canadian woman and Columbia University graduate student in the Strategic Communication program. As a Senior Brand Strategist at DRK Beauty, she is also spearheading a leading mental health initiative dedicated to giving away free therapy to womxn of colour impacted by COVID-19 and racial injustice. With a passion for social justice and community-building, her mission is to improve outcomes for vulnerable communities and optimize generational healing. In the recent past, Shara led and introduced a ground-breaking gender-inclusive government ID policy (first of its kind in North America) after completing her Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration at Ryerson University and Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo– both acquired in Ontario, Canada.
In today’s episode, Shara shares;
- That only by addressing generational trauma, can we begin to achieve generational healing.
- That mental health struggles are real and can happen to everyone at least once in their lifetime. She especially looks to break the stigma around mental health in communities of colour.
- A reminder that self-care must be a priority for us all and that putting yourself first and addressing your needs is critical to support others.
Shara’s episode today asks some deep questions about the state of our mental well-being. She discusses the effects of generational trauma to those, especially in the BIPOC community, and the unfortunate reality that communities of colour suffer from mental health challenges at higher rates, compared to their white counterparts. This is due largely to their historically oppressive realities that continue to have effects to this very day. Listen in to Shara's episode today for some very important tips to implement daily, that can begin to help your mental health.
Full transcription is available at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-044-how-to-begin-healing-generation-trauma/
Would you like to connect with Shara? You can find Shara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sharastar9 and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shara-santan-92575b63/
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Jane Kristoffy, MEd, is an educational strategist who helps students find their academic direction. She motivates adolescents to unleash their potential by helping them develop their learning and life skills, and find their passions and strengths. A teacher and guidance counsellor for over twenty-five years, Jane founded Right Track Educational Services in 2012. She’s a popular speaker on a variety of education and parenting topics, as well as a regular guest expert on national television news programs. In 2021, Jane released her first book entitled Launch Your Kid, which is jam-packed with no-nonsense tips for parents about how to get their kids through school and ready for the real world!
In today's podcast, Jane shares:
- Some simple strategies to arm parents to raise kids who are ready to arrive and thrive in the 21st century.
- Ways to examine our parenting styles and decide what we may need to change.
- Learning skills & 21 Century skills: what are they and why do they matter?
- And so much more!
Parents feel stressed sometimes, worried and overwhelmed about whether or not they’re doing the right things to raise capable, high-functioning kids who are ready for the real world that’s waiting for them. You’ve got this! You can support your kids every day by doing simple, common-sense things, to get them ready to launch.
Show References:
- Lythcott-Haims, Julie. How to Raise An Adult. Break Free of the Over-Parenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
- Stixrud, William and Ned Johnson. The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over their Lives. New York: Penguin, 2019.
Would you like to connect with Jane online? You can find her at www.righttrackeducation.ca and on Instagram @jane_right_track
You can also pre-order Jane's upcoming book here Launch Your Kid: How to Promote Your Child’s Academic and Personal Success (without being a helicopter parent) (-available globally January 21/2021)
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Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, ON. She has worked in social services and mental health for nearly 10 years. She is also a domestic violence survivor and has experienced homelessness. Melanie values social justice and strives to not only provide quality mental health treatment, but also to work within the community to reduce the stigma of mental health treatment.
In today’s episode, Melanie shares:
- A discussion about mental health stigma
- How she became a therapist, and her personal journey through therapy.
- A few tips on how to select your own therapist if you decide you want to seek this kind of support for your mental health.
Seeking mental health treatment can be a taboo subject. Despite increased awareness and social media campaigns, the stigma remains. By sharing information and stories, Melanie believes that we can reduce that stigma and make receiving mental health treatment more comfortable and accessible. Melanie shares her story today as a woman who receives therapy, and also her perspective as a social worker and psychotherapist who provides therapy to others.
Would you like to connect with Melanie? Find Melanie online at @socialworksocialpodcast & @melaniematthewscounselling
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Full transcription of this episode available at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-041-a-therapists-journey-through-therapy/
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Komal Minhas is an internationally respected Canadian resilience educator, host, interviewer, investor and champion of women and women’s rights. Featured on Oprah’s Super Soul 100 list, Komal has interviewed inspiring people including Michelle Obama and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, is the founder and host of the successful podcast Lessons Learned featuring soulful conversations about resilience as well as the host of StartUp Canada’s THRIVE Podcast for women entrepreneurs. She has also produced the documentary film Dream, Girl that premiered in 2016 at the White House during the Obama presidency, and survived a cancer diagnosis and a neurological illness at age 26 that same year.
In today’s episode Komal shares:
- Her thoughts on the importance of creating rest in our lives to build up our resilience
- Three areas that we can focus our attention to build our resiliency
- Deep and profound questions to dive in and ask yourself while you are working on building your resiliency
- And so much more
Komal will have your minds working today as she reminds you that to be able to show up in the world as your very best self, you must first take the right steps to be rested.
Would you like to connect with Komal? You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/komalminhas https://www.facebook.com/komalminhas/
or online at https://komal.com.
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Full transcription of this episode available at https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/resilience-requires-rest/
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Megan Harmony is a badass woman of God and has created the Soul Full Podcast and Awaken Your Inner Light Facebook Group. She’s on a mission to ignite the flame in every soul she gets to shake it up with. Her thirty-seven years of experience overcoming adversity and healing the wounds left from these circumstances makes her the perfect ear to lay your troubles on. Her no BS approach mixed with her healing presence creates a safe container to shift and move forward. From a very young age Megan had healing hands, even the kids on the playground would want her to hold their skinned knees. She is a soul led warrior who will fight for your soul’s right to be seen because she fully believes in the mantra “No Soul left behind.” Megan is an Arcturian Reiki and Light Healing Master. Megan combines her in depth knowledge of the intricacies of deep dive soul work to allow you to rise from the ashes of whatever is plaguing you. Megan is a best selling author in “The Great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free,” “It’s Ok to Not Be OK,” and “Her Unravelling” sharing parts of her story on how she rose and healed. She has spoken on numerous different stages sharing her experience from being spiritually bankrupt, having a spiritual reckoning and being dead in the emergency room to being lifted so high off the ground she often feels she is levitating. Her coin phrase “Let’s go heal the town with love” is the landmark of what she represents and the healing she provides.
In today’s episode, Megan shares:
- The importance of connecting to your divine spirit each day as your guide in life.
- How to connect to yourself as your decision source and not get clouded by worldly clamours.
- A call to the depths of every womxn’s soul to really trust and believe in herself.
Megan shares a message and guided meditation that she has infused with Arcturian reiki. Her message brings soul level healing for those listeners whose souls are craving it and guides us all through a beautiful meditation to bring us back to ourselves, and back to love.
You can find Megan on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/meganharmonytlc
And over on instagram at http://www.Instagram.com/meganharmonytlc
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Annette Pateman was born and raised in the UK to Jamaican parents. She moved to Canada in fall 2012 , where she now lives. Annette grew up listening to Jamaican sayings and folklore. She is a published writer and performance poet who writes about race, Black identity, womanhood, and issues of belonging. The rhythms and culture of her background are often reflected in her writing. Annette is passionate about shining a light on anti Black racism through the medium of storytelling and poetry. Annette has been featured on her local CBC radio broadcast and in a CBC web story and newspaper articles. ‘Spectrum’ is a book of poetry she published in May 2020, which features poems on race, Black identity and relationships. Annette has performed poetry from her book ‘ Spectrum’, using African style dance, her djembe hand drum and percussion instruments to accompany her performance.
In today’s episode Annette shares an experience of African-Caribbean rhythms through use of spoken word poetry from her book ‘ Spectrum’. Annette performs her poetry using African style dance, her djembe hand drum and percussion instruments to accompany her performance. Today she shares just a few of her poems with us all.
You can find Annette online at www.worditry.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moseley.annette
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Angela Moscarelli is the mother to four beautiful children, a wife to her high-school sweetheart, Chartered Professional Accountant by trade and future Holistic Nutritionist. She is also the blogger behind GuidedWellness.ca an outlet where Angela shares delicious and healthy recipes that are kid-friendly and easy to prepare, including meal prep tips and simple DIY natural alternatives for everyday products. Her journey to wellness started over 12 years ago shortly after the birth of her first-born child Valentia. Where she and her husband began to shift their focus from nutritional tables and persuasive marketing – to focusing on the list of ingredients, not only with their food choices but also as it pertained to beauty and household products. They became proactive and started to research the ingredients that were in some of their favorite foods and household products in an effort to gain the truth behind some of the potential effect(s) they may (or may not) not have on their health and well-being. When Angela is not busy working or the kitchen, you might find her outside enjoying nature with her kids, gathering fresh eggs from her chickens or simply enjoying a glass of wine with her husband.
In today’s episode, Angela shares:
- How meal prepping can help you and your family eat healthier
- Simple tips to plan and get organize your meals for the week
- Her easy to follow strategy for meal prepping
As a busy mom of 4 kids, and a corporate hustler Angela quickly realized that to be able to keep feeding her family healthy meals, she needed to get organized around her food prepping for the week. Meal prepping was a game changer for her and her family, and today she gives us so many tips to help us take the overwhelm out of dinner time.
You can find Angela online at: http://Www.GuidedWellness.ca
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guidedwellnessbyangela
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Kelly Sinclair is a marketing and brand strategist who works with entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses. An award-winning communications professional, President of the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce, and a volunteer with Junior Achievement Canada. Kelly holds an applied degree in public relations from Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB. Kelly’s belief is that entrepreneurs are some of the most passionate, dedicated and hard-working people around, and that that kind of commitment is what makes businesses successful. She also believes that if more people can find success in their entrepreneurial pursuits, the world would be a happier place.
In today’s episode, Kelly shares:
- How to build the right marketing strategy for your unique business and develop a brand that is aligned with your values.
- The importance of understanding your ideal client and what you really need to know about them, so you can attract your dream clients into your business.
- How knowing your story and how to share it contributes to business success as well as alignment
After a decade of working in public relations for international companies and multimillion-dollar brands, she has taken her big corporate experience and applied it to small businesses. Kelly shares her magic brand formula, and her 3 pillars to authentic marketing for your purpose-driven business. She understands that every business is unique and requires a customized strategy in order to reach its goals.
You can find Kelly online at Https://KS-communications.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ks_comms
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kscomms
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Cindy Charles has been an entrepreneur for almost a decade. From hosting and producing her talk show Couch Talk to now being an award winning Real Estate Broker, she walks to the beat of her own drum. Whether she’s interviewing influential women or helping people find their dream home, Cindy Charles has a keep ability to connect with people.
In today’s episode, Cindy shares:
- How so many people think that their lives are “ over” when they have children
- How being a parent can actually make you a better entrepreneur
- The importance of how sharing our stories of juggling parenthood and business inspires other parents to still reach for their goals.
Cindy speaks about how making the decision to have children doesn’t need to be the end of your career or your life, instead it is actually a perfect time to reinvent yourself! She shares all the fears and worries she had before deciding to have children, and how becoming a mom has actually helped her grow her business bigger and better than ever.
You can find Cindy online at Www.collectivelybeautiful.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/collectivelybe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectivelyBe
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Crystal "Zee" Hardy is an Anishnawbe hand drummer from Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishnabek in Northern Ontario, Canada. Her Spirit name is Zongwe Binesikwe, which means Sounding Thunderbird Woman. She is the host of Under the Same Stars podcast, and Zee's Place radio show on CILU 102.7FM. She makes thunder in keynote addresses and seminars with topics related to decolonizing healthcare practices through cultural humility, empowerment of Indigenous people, and missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. She is no stranger to the hardships and trauma that many Indigenous people face. Her mother, Ruby, is one of the missing Indigenous women in Canada. Zongwe Binesikwe has overcome adversity to become a shining light to others.
In today’s episode, Crystal shares:
- Medicine wheel teachings she has received as an Indigenous Womxn in Canada
- An explanation of what medicine wheel teachings are and how they are used in Indigenous culture
- How the medicine wheel can help us balance ourselves mentally, physically, & emotionally.
Crystal reminds us that we have the capacity to be well in our lives, and though sometimes it can feel like a lot of work to be well, we are worth that work! Crystal shares her knowledge and experience as a Nurse Practitioner and PhD in Nursing Candidate at Queen's University with her personal healing journey as an Indigenous woman in Canada. She has vast experience working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, schools, Chief & Council, governmental bodies, healing and treatment centres, and so much more! You can find Crystal online at ZongweBinesikwe.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zongwebinesikwe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZongweBinesikwe/
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Rebekah Jane is the founder of Rebekah Jane Art, a mother, wife and a lover of art. Rebekah believes so deeply that art is the catylist for creating positive change that she created a certification program, Connections through Creativity, to help others make a radical impact in their communities all across Canada. She is an author in the upcoming The Great Canadian Woman book series where she talks about the realities of personal growth through starting her business. You can find Rebekah sipping cider reading books on her couch, creating art, or having dance parties with her family.
In today’s episode, Rebekah shares:
- How to tap back into your creative self
- How we can use art as a form of expression, therapy and personal growth
- Helpful guidelines to get back to creating your form of art and believing that EVERYONE is an artist.
Rebekah reminds us that as children we simply created art in any form without reservation and with reckless abandon. At some point limiting beliefs in our selves stopped us from creating any form of art. She gives us all 3 actionable steps to bust those limiting beliefs and tap back into our creative self as well as so many different ways to find our own version of art!
You can find Rebekah online at https://rebekahjaneart.ca/ and on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.facebook.com/rebekahjaneart/ https://instagram.com/rebekahjaneart/ https://instagram.com/rebekahjaneartbookmarks/
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Malika Mehrotra is an Internal Communication Specialist and Media Strategist at Total Credit Recovery. As a creative and results-oriented individual with years of experience she possesses a breadth of knowledge and skills that allows her to contribute towards bringing change in the society. Malika delivers digital experience. She has experience working alongside a wide range of clients, from start-ups to established companies, her aim is to find intelligent solutions.
In today’s episode, Malika shares:
- Staggering statistics about gender inequality across the globe
- Ways that organizations can eradicate gender inequality in the workplace.
- Her story of experiencing gender inequality from the moment she was born.
This episode shares a very real issue that Womxn face all around the world and Malika asks the question why? Why do we face gender inequality? and what steps can we take to stop it? Not only in the workplace, but starting in our homes and within oursleves!
You can find Malika on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/malika.mehrotra/ & on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/malika.mehrotra
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Lissa is a Certified Career Strategist and the Founder of WeApply Canada. Since 2012, Lissa has helped hundreds of people land interviews and secure meaningful employment with well known employers such as the Government of Canada, RBC, TD Canada Trust, University of Ottawa, McGill University, IBM and more.
In today’s episode, Lissa shares:
- How you can gain more confidence in your job search.
- How to be more informed about the current job market.
- How to seek greater opportunities for advancement in your career.
Lissa began WeApply Canada after realising that many talented and capable people were missing out on opportunities as they were unable to represent themselves properly in the job market. Lissa has established a successful career in the Canadian public service where she has been promoted several times. She now wants to help others with their next career move. Through WeApply Canada, Lissa is on a mission to support job seekers and professionals improve their marketability and enjoy more meaningful work.
You can find Lissa online at www.weapply.ca and
https://www.instagram.com/weapply.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/weapply.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissaappiah/
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Andrea True Joy Fox, is a Niistitapiyaakii (Blackfoot woman), a certified teacher with Alberta Education, an Indigenous researcher, a visual artist, a performing artist and the host of Talks With A Fox podcast. She is honoured to carry her maternal grandmother Isabel Healy’s Blackfoot name, Piiksipitaakii, Bird Old Woman. Andrea has enjoyed the challenging and rewarding journey of being an Indigenous educator as a teacher and district principal.
Andrea is from the Kainai Nation and a certified teacher with Alberta Education, currently working on her M.A. She has had the privilege of teaching at all grade levels (K-12) and guest lecturing at the University of Lethbridge and Gonzaga University. Her journey as a Teacher, District Principal of Indigenous Education, Indigenous Education Consultant and Indigenous Researcher has contributed to changes in education systems, and also enriched her understanding of how students learn, adapt and persevere. Andrea’s application of lifelong learning has informed her leadership in education. She would like to acknowledge her Blackfoot heritage, her family, and elders that have helped her become the teacher, leader, and lifelong learner she is today. Andrea believes in nurturing our curiosities, healing ourselves through wellness, and keeping our imaginations alive so that we can remain young at heart as teachers and connect with the children, youth and elderly in our communities.
In today’s episode, Andrea shares:
- Listeners may appreciate discovering the injustices and inequities that occur in education for Indigenous people and students, including educators.
- Why it is necessary to examine what has occurred previously and what we can do differently now and better as educators.
- Andrea hopes to bring awareness of how education systems have both failed and nurtured Indigenous students and how educators can learn from the past so they can become informed and do things right as educators
Andrea’s career in education and leadership has provided her with many opportunities to work in various Indigenous communities and school districts. Andrea believes that all educators need to invest in establishing healthy, open and trusting relationships with the Indigenous communities in order to establish respectful relationships with Indigenous parents, and families. She is very passionate about integrating wellness education through her teaching practices and in her leadership roles. Her passion shines through brightly in her episode today, and teaches us so many extremely important lessons.
You can find Andrea online at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1157939 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ and on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast
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Amanda Hanson is a mom of two that always has a “healthy” stock of gin and bacon in her kitchen. She also has a slight addiction to red lipstick. As a personal stylist, she has worked with hundreds of women cut through the BS and shut down their negative self-talk. She shows women how to re-define their "beauty standards" so that they can fully embrace the body they are in.
In today's episode, Amanda shares;
- The importance of connecting with how we want to FEEL in our bodies instead of how our bodies look
- Strategies on liberating your worth from the appearance of your body
- How we can become aware of our social conditioning around our body image
Amanda helps women unapologetically express who they are in their clothes and wants to challenge societal beliefs about body image so that it is a safer and shame free world for the women of now and future generations. She believes that you get to dress the way YOU want. There is no right or wrong way. You don't have to look a certain way to feel like a badass in your clothes. You can find Amanda online at https://www.simplystylish.ca/
Instagram: @simplystylish.ca
Facebook: @simplystylishInc
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Alice is a former corporate Marketing Director (16 years), turned real estate investor and spiritual teacher. She part of the F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community, having achieved financial independence at age 38. She is a mentor and coach with the Women's Real Estate Network (WREN) and a passionate advocate for women in discovering their true potential.
In today's episode, Alice shares:
- How to develop a mindset of abundance & confidence with your money
- Effective tools to mitigate money blocks & learn daily habits & action plans to achieve the life of your dreams
- Lessons in how to thrive financially, even in times of chaos.
Alice wants to normalize the conversation around money for womxn. This episode will empower womxn to feel confident talking about money, learning about finances and creating a healthy and positive money mindset. You can find Alice online at https://www.instagram.com/whitelotusheart and https://twitter.com/AliceSoon1
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Jackie VanderLinden is a Holistic Coach, Yoga Teacher and Speaker who has nearly 20 years in the health and wellness industry. During those years, Jackie experienced many incredible, eye-opening moments in her own journey as well as witnessing the transformation of many of her clients. All of this combined has allowed her to pin-point the key areas that tend to leave women feeling run-down and even defeated when it comes to taking care of their minds and bodies in a busy world.
In today's episode, Jackie shares:
- 5 Simple tips for less stress and more ease
- How implementing these tips can help you begin to gain control of your body, mind and home
- The power that can be regained in our lives simply by decluttering your home, body, & mind
Known to be full of heart and incredibly passionate about supporting women, to get more out of their lives with less work. Jackie truly believes that all women can be healthy and happy, living big, beautiful lives by simplifying a few key areas. She shares this knowledge and enthusiasm through her many speaking engagements, classes and podcast; Less is More.
You can find Jackie online at www.holisticjackie.com & over on Instagram & Facebook
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Kelsey is a fitness and nutrition coach. She has been passionate about health for most her life and is an advocate for mental health and wellness. She is a former fitness model competitor and now specializes in holistic nutrition and health. She believes in balanced living and empowering women to live well at every age.
In today’s episode, Kelsey shares:
- How her own burnout taught her the importance of living a more balanced, healthy life.
- A reminder to pay attention to your emotional and mental health, and why taking care of these two things is the most important piece of the balanced life puzzle.
- The overall effects that stress and burnout can have on us mentally as well as physically.
Kelsey shares her story of hitting a wall while participating in fitness competitions, attending university and working, and the realization she came to that she had to take care of her mental health before she could really begin to live a “balanced life”.
You can find Kelsey online at https://kbiddi.wixsite.com/thefitfeel. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kels_biddi and https://www.instagram.com/the_fit_feel
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Writing a bio has always proved challenging for Simone Samuels because it’s hard to put her in a box. Besides being a graduate of York University, Glendon Campus (B.A. (Hons.)) and McGill University (LL.B., B.C.L) and a recovering lawyer (who does not practice). Simone is a writer, food blogger, fitness professional, vlogger and a consultant.
In today’s episode Simone shares:
- How having the courage to dream big & ask big really can get you what you want in this life
- A realization she came to that as womxn we sometimes settle for too many things in our love & life. Men don’t settle, so why should we?
- How simply having the courage to ask for what she wants has resulted in her being published in the New York Times, and featured on The Today Show (yes, your read that right...THE Today Show) this year.
Simone’s episode will really inspire you to get that vision board out of the closet, dust it off, and get back into the action of asking for everything that is on it! You really can have everything you want, you just need to have the courage to ask for it! You can connect with Simone online at http://simonesamuels.ca
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/simonesamuels/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SimoneMSamuels
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/simonemoneeksamuesl
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimoneSamuels
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Rebecca Hamilton is a real woman. She experiences life through nature, community, and love. Writing about the struggles faced by Canadian womxn in today's modern virtual world she questions the world around her. Questions that may never have solutions, Rebecca manages to find love and kindness. Passionate about desserts, empowerment, and mental wellness, Rebecca takes her readers along a journey they can step into with ease.
In today’s episode, Rebecca shares:
- A definition of what ABA is, and how ABA in conjunction with kindness can help save the world.
- Her idea that more kindness in the world isn’t unattainable backed with behavioural science.
- Encouraging kindness in others, and modeling kind actions and behaviours ourselves creates a huge impact in the world!
Rebecca uses her background and expertise in behavioural science to explain the idea that just one small kind action in a day can send out a massive ripple of happiness and kindness into the world. You can connect with Rebecca online at www.rhamiltonbyline.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rhamiltonbyline & https://www.instagram.com/overdessertspodcast
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Leader. Wife. Mother. Friend. Poet. Mentor. Human. Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei is a believer in fundamental rights, standing up for oneself and being a kind and compassionate human being, leaving a positive impact wherever possible. Shannon lives with her family in London, Ontario and, when not writing or nurturing others, you can find her at the hockey rink or horse barn with her boys, or cuddled on the couch with her rescue dog, Berney.
In today’s episode, Shannon shares:
- Her story of being diagnosed with PTSD, and her journey of healing her wounds.
- How being vulnerable and leaning into her fears is helping herself and now others heal their childhood trauma
- A description of EMDR, the modality that most helped Shannon heal her trauma of being a survivor of sexual assault as a child.
Shannon’s episode today is filled with vulnerabilty and bravery. She speaks about how leaning into her fears and being vulnerable, open, & honest has helped her begin to heal her trauma. Her words are inspiring, uplifting, and healing. If you would like to connect with Shannon online, you can find her at www.moyerandco.com and over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/moyer_and_com
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The idea that bearing and bringing a child to term is an easy feat is a myth that needs to be dispelled. While it is a beautiful process - all rainbows are formed after the rain. Losing a child at 8 weeks conception is one thing. Losing a child at 24 weeks - (6 months) conception is another. Penny’s womb and heart have experienced both scenarios. One feels as though their body has betrayed them - however if one peels back the onion layers, you discover that your body may actually be shielding you from a pain so heavy to bear. Pregnancy loss at 6 months (in a time of a global pandemic) was rock bottom - but with all clarity now, it is clear that the only place to go after hitting ground zero is back up. Penny’s goal is to share her journey through pregnancy loss, the grief and heartache of having to deliver a stillborn, walking through a funeral home to pick out a cremation container for your child who was born sleeping and yet through it all find a strength that you always knew was there but just needed to know how to tap into it.
In today’s episode Penny shares:
- Her story and experience of miscarriage and stillbirth
- Insight into some of the struggles that come with conception, pregnancy and childbirth
- How Womxn can be empowered in their individual journeys to embrace their whole self and respect their bodies ability to nurture and breathe life
Pregnancy loss, stillbirth, miscarriage are all "taboo topics" Women have for the longest time not had the words to describe the feelings and the emotions of losing a child in infancy or during pregnancy. There is no term to describe the grief - no one knows how to help a woman grieve or what words to use. "Sorry for your loss" may seem shallow, so people tend to "give the woman space." Marriages break up, as each spouse grieves differently - which may appear "not enough" or "over the top" for the other. By sharing her journey Penny hopes that women will know it is okay to be candid with your loss, it is okay to feel as though your body has betrayed you and in so doing find healing, strength and peace in knowing there is a rainbow after the storm if we look hard enough.
You can find Penny over on Instagram at @njeripen
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Lindsay Mae Anderson is the sole owner of The Reiki Witch in Ontario, Canada, where she helps womxn awaken the magic within. She is a Holy Fire III Reiki Master Teacher and Spiritual Development Mentor. Lindsay has a bachelor’s degree with honours in Social Work and a Social Service Worker diploma, which lends to her ability to hold safe, ethical and sacred space for her clients. After graduating in 2015, Lindsay worked in the field of Mental Health for several years before suffering from vicarious trauma and burnout. With the beautiful healing energy of Reiki, Lindsay experienced a spiritual awakening as a result of her pain. Reiki has now become her entire way of life. Since she has began embracing her empathic and intuitive abilities, Lindsay has married her soulmate, became a published author, started a very successful spiritual business, and continues to cultivate and inspire a large community of soul-searchers both online and in-person.
In today’s episode, Lindsay shares:
- Her story of how she stumbled across reiki, and how it became a very important part of her life.
- An explanation about what Holy Fire III Reiki is, the 3 concepts that are introduced during holy fire III reiki treatments, and the different ways it can be experienced.
- How Reiki can support the reveal of your authentic self. The passionate, purposeful and healthy version of themselves.
Lindsay shares that reiki truly is a way of life and can help so many people peel back the layers of the culturally created wounds and dormant parts of themselves to reveal their true and authentic self.
Our world is changing and we can choose to ride the wave, or we can choose to push against it! We can push against it by healing those unhealed parts of us that cause us to suppress our emotions and feelings.
You can find Lindsay online at www.thereikiwitch.ca
Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/the.reikiwitch/
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/the.reikiwitch
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Michelle is a born and raised Vancouverite - medical science student turned social entrepreneur. She co-founded FLIK, a female-focused apprenticeship portal connecting female founders/leaders to ambitious female students to facilitate game-changing relationships that lift communities of womxn. Michelle has always had a passion for impact and discovered her niche at the intersection of technology and social entrepreneurship after she was selected to Next 36, Canada's premier accelerator for young entrepreneurs! In sharing her vision for FLIK as well as the personal story behind discovering her journey, Michelle hopes to incite the next generation to create meaningful change. Michelle’s vision is to accelerate womxn-led ventures globally.
In today’s episode, Michelle shares:
- How she broke away from the traditional barriers as a child of a first gen immigrant Canadian family and her transition from being a medical science student to a social tech entrepreneur
- How she navigated the tech space as a female entrepreneur and built her company to 3400+ users in 38+ countries in under 6 months.
- Busting through imposter syndrome in business to build your vision.
Michelle has had the honour of speaking at universities and spaces across North America sharing her thoughts on entrepreneurship, womxn empowerment, diversity and inclusion, and breaking down barriers. She now serves on the alumni advisory council of League of Innovators where she works to accelerate more Canadian youth entrepreneurs. Michelle’s message today is incredibly empowering for all womxn. She pushed through adversity to build an incredible empire and space that supports and empowers Womxn in THEIR visions worldwide.
You can find Michelle online at: weareflik.com
Instagram: @weareflik | @mkwoks
Facebook: FLIK: Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge
LinkedIn: FLIK: Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge
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Intuitive by nature, Falon has always had a tendency to follow her heart and act before thinking. This has lead her through some of the darkest and some of the brightest moments in her life, all leading to lessons which have defined her very essence. After years of struggle, self development, and a spiritual journey leading her inward to question her life’s decisions, she’s come out the other side with a whole new perspective on what it means to live, to be spiritual and where change is birthed.
Taking these lessons, she’s created her personal brand, Life's Dirty Secrets where she shares her life and lessons, and founded The Goddess Guild Writing Community, for women to come together and share their journeys through Anthologies called The Goddess Diaries.
In today’s episode Falon shares:
- About the day she asked herself the question; “why does the world run the way it runs? And who made up the “rules” that we are supposed to live by?” The rule that success and happiness in life is dependant on you going to school, getting a good job, getting married, and then having kids. What if that cycle of living isn’t the way you see your life happening?
- Getting honest with yourself about who you truly are, and what you truly want in this life so that you can show up and make the most impact on the world around you.
- The reality that if you don't write your own set of rules & guidelines to live your life by, someone else is going to write them for you.
Falon talks about tapping into what it is that will absolutely set your soul on fire and light you up in your life. Do you want the big career, the white picket fence, two children and a dog? Or would you be happy traveling the country in a VW Van, waking up in a new spot every morning and meeting new & interesting people everyday? Whatever your dream life looks like to YOU, Falon encourages you to go live that life!
You can find Falon online at www.thegoddessguild.ca | www.lifesdirtysecrets.com
Instagram: @lifes.dirty.secrets | @the.goddess.guild
Facebook: dirtysecrets2017 | thegoddessguildcommunity
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Crystal McGrath is a certified Yoga/Fitness Instructor specializing in Yoga, HIIT, Spin, Surfset, Barre, and Meditation. She has a passion for health and wellness coaching, with certification in Nutritional Health Coaching, Reiki and Theta Healing. She is known as a Music and Movement Coach as she balances coaching Fitness, Wellness, Music, Performance and has a career as a Professional Musician. In Crystal’s practices, she guides clients to be the best version of themselves no matter what stage of life they are in, Crystal guides you to be present, let go of fear while cheering you on to go after your goals with persistence and determination.
In today's episode, Crystal shares:
- How checking in with yourself & asking “am I living my purpose? Am I living my truest self?” is an important daily practice.
- Being gentle with yourself and acknowledging that the things that you need to be able to live your purpose, or be your truest self can and will shift and change on a daily basis
- Breaking the uncomfortable and old beliefs that you are not good enough and rising up to the belief that not only are you good enough, but you deserve what it is you desire!
Crystal's mission in life is to inspire women to be the very best version of themselves every single day and she does just that on today’s episode. Her motivating and uplifting attitude, tips and ideas, along with her raw truth telling, helps the listeners begin to see how changing their negative thoughts can impact their life in such a positive way. You can find Crystal online at http://www.crystalmcgrath.ca or on Instagram & at Https://www.instagram.com/crushingchoaspodcast
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Althea Branton is the host & producer of the podcast "Brokenhearted". Brokenhearted explores romantic and non-romantic heartbreak by engaging in unscripted conversations about grief, pain, loss & spirituality. Althea isn't afraid to experience every emotion. She created this podcast to share stories with the world that need to be told. She often challenges societal beliefs about dating, relationships & spirituality. When Althea isn't dismantling patriarchal conditioning, she loves to create art with words, sing along to “Hamilton” and eat all sorts of chocolate.
In today's episode, Althea shares:
- Breaking down the different ways someone can experience heartbreak.
- An awareness of how oppressive systems play a role in navigating interpersonal relationships.
- Her own very personal thoughts that have bubbled up when she has experienced heartbreak/loss in her life.
Althea asks the question “How have centuries of colonialism, imperialism and systemic racism affect how you process heartbreak?" This episode is jam packed full of deep, thought provoking questions and some of Althea's answers. We hope you enjoy it. You can find Althea online at https://anchor.fm/Brokenhearted and give her a follow over on Instagram
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Aime Hutton is a true miracle survivor. Being born 3 months early was just the start of the challenges Aime has overcome in her lifetime. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta Canada, as a Youth Diversity Advisor, Aime helps educators facilitate safe spaces for young female students so they can instill connection, inclusion, and courage in themselves. As a 5-time international best-selling author/compiler Aime shares hope, healing, and inspiration through her writing. She was a finalist for the International Femtor Awards 2015 for eWomenNetwork in the category of Business Matchmaker from Dallas, Texas, USA. Being 1 of 6 in North America, and the only Canadian. In 2017 Aime was awarded the Peace & Friendship Award by Diversity Magazine in Alberta for being one who celebrates, accepts, and learns from the Indigenous people of Canada.
In today's episode, Aime Shares:
- Her story about coming out and accepting herself as lesbian at age 43.
- The three things she has learned from her own coming out journey
- How to be 100% comfortable with who you are and to speak your truth even when your voice shakes!
Aime's message today gives us all FULL permission to be 100% comfortable in who we are, FULL permission to ask and receive help, and FULL permission to speak our truth – even when our voice shakes.
You can find Aime online at www.inchbyinchempowerment.com
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Emily Gough is a podcast coach, business strategist, mental health advocate and speaker. She’s also the host of the top-rated podcast Room to Grow™, regularly featured in top 200 charts worldwide. After 11 years working in the corporate world while building up side hustles and multiple podcast launches, Emily quit her job to take her online business full time and teaches entrepreneurs how to launch their podcasts, leverage their personal stories, and maximize their impact in the world while building their online business. Her signature approach is all about building powerful, genuine connections with integrity at the forefront.
Emily is widely known for her energy, expertise and sense of humour she brings to the tasks at hand and to anyone she has the pleasure of working with, along with the compassion she infuses into everything she does. After some unexpected life changes, Emily traded suburban life for globetrotting and has spent the past year living in Bali. Regularly mistaken as an extrovert, she’s always searching for the best places to lift barbells, how to be outdoors as often as possible, and more dogs to pat.
In this episode, Emily shares:
- Why podcasts are the missing tool to massively grow your business.
- How to maximize a podcast and put it to work for you while you sleep as you create a body of evergreen content over time.
- Using a podcast to build relationships, establish trust and allow people to get to know you better.
If starting a podcast has been on your radar for some time, today's episode will definitely help you see the value in adding this into your business. Emily shares some incredible statistics on podcasting while also sharing how monetizing your podcast and showing up from a place of service will set you up for long-term success in your business.
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Dr. L.J. Samuel is a criminologist with expertise in police-community relations, police misconduct, risk management, community engagement, and interpersonal violence. With over ten years working with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, DC she is a leading expert in Early Identification and Intervention System (EIS). She also served as the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Division. A forward thinker and innovator, Dr. Samuel created and oversaw the MPD Fitness Challenge, a health and wellness initiative designed to better the health of MPD officers. This hard work and dedication earned her the honor of the 2012 MPD Employee of the Year.
In 2015 Dr. Samuel noticed an escalation in violence against women incidents based on police reports and news stories. In response, she created Cupid’s Sting, an interpersonal violence reduction program. The mission of Cupid’s Sting is to teach women life-saving skills through one day workshops on interpersonal violence, domestic violence, and street harassment, including demonstration and practice of self-defense techniques. A former professor at Howard University, she developed and facilitated workshops on dating abuse, situational awareness, and self-defense for her students. She introduced the Cupid’s Sting program at the 2017 Women’s Empowerment Expo in Washington, DC and was the keynote speaker for the All about the Sisters launch in New York, NY in January 2018. Dr. Samuel also led a talk on interpersonal violence for the Lions Club International-Toronto this year. Dr. Samuel has been featured in The Brampton Guardian, The Southwester, The Hill Rag, and on news programs Wake Up Washington and WUSA9.
Dr. Samuel writes a blog called “You Have the Right to Remain Informed” that focuses on crime tips for women, information on victimization, and policing. She is also the author of the novel Dear Diary, a murder mystery set in the Nation’s Capital. Dr. Samuel lives in Brampton with her dog Shoe and loves hanging out with her family and working out.
In today’s episode L.J. Shares:
- a greater understanding of women’s safety issues
- tips and information women can employ to protect themselves if victimized
- Important resources for women who have been victimized
Dr. Samuel discusses how women generally tend to be afraid of stranger violence but the majority of their victimization occurs within the home by the hands of an intimate partner. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this issue with more and more women being victimized. In this episode she unpacks this issue and gives readers and listeners some practical tips to protect themselves.
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Linda "The Fitty" Ge is a certified health and lifestyle coach for high achievers; and passionate empath, she is the CEO of www.thefitty.com. She empowers women to step into their highest, most vibrational selves by reigniting their big hearts to lead with love instead of fear, to truly show up as their brightest, most elevated selves in their career, relationships, and towards themselves. She also specializes in binge eating, diet/exercise and habit reformation.
In this episode Linda shares with us all a beautiful guided meditation.
What better way to start off a short week, on a holiday Monday than with a meditation. Linda's calm and soothing voice walks us through this meditation that will leave you grounded and centered as you move into a new week.
Linda "The Fitty" can be found on YouTube and Instagram @thefitty. (linktr.ee/thefitty)
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Kimberly Simon is a national award-winning serial entrepreneur making waves in Canada using technology for quality partnerships and connection through her 2 businesses and dedicated philanthropy. She faced and overcame adversity at a young age, relocated from her hometown in Harare Zimbabwe and lived around the world via a suitcase. Through fortitude, grit, dedication and persevering determination, she has become one of Canada’s rising most inspiring entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Kimberly shares:
- An emotional letter she wrote to herself
- 5 things you can start doing today to help you attain your best life
- Tuning into your inner voice, and really listening to what it is saying to you.
Kimberly shares such a vulnerable message with the listeners today that is so incredibly relatable, ESPECIALLY this year. She also shares how the power of networking and relationships and the power of developing grit and self belief can possibly help achieve the goals & dreams you have set for yourself.
You can find Kimberly at https://www.meetkimberlysimon.com/ or on Instagram @meetkimberlysimon & LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-simon-3489b2176/
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From recovering people-pleaser to powerhouse voice and leadership coach, Dani DRIUSSO is the rockstar behind the Unleash Your Voice podcast and the book “Get Off Your A$$ & Into Your Life”. Her mission is to create environments where womxn no longer have to apologize for their emotions, ambition, bodies or badassery. You can find this chick’s teaching style where comedy and self-expression meet in a way that makes you feel like you can truly own your humanness and stand unshakable in who you are (even when you don’t know wtf you’re doing).
In this episode, Dani shares:
- How to own the F* out of who you are, and stop apologizing for your emotions and your body and your freakin brilliance!
- How to see in yourself what you bring to the table, so you can show up in your own life like you own the place!
- Debunking the myth that you need to act by someone elses definition of who you SHOULD be.
Dani’s incredible energy, bubbly personality, and enthusiasm shines bright through the mic. She’s dropping bombs into your ears today asking you to stop living by other peoples standards and ideas of who you should be. We all need to let our weird light shine in the world and Dani has some awesome tips on how you can so just that! It’s time to step out of the shadows and start living your best life ;)
You can find Dani at Danieledriusso.com or Tiktok: danieledriusso Instagram: danidriusso
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Temi Omotola is a Canadian Immigrant that moved to Canada under the BC Provincial Nominee Program - Skilled Immigration.
She is a mum of three kids - 10yo, 7 yo & 9 Months old - with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics & Computer Science and over 15 years experience in Information Technology Operations & Strategy.
She is currently running awareness campaigns pro-bono for more support & inclusiveness for immigrants in the Black Community as well as organize free empowerment & skilled events for Immigrants Kids, Stay At Home Mums amongst the visible minorities as well as Immigrant Local Business Owners.
In this episode, Temi shares:
- Her experience immigrating to canada with her family, & the shock she felt when her children began experiencing racial bias in school
- How raising children to be “colour blind” is a problem
- The importance of having open discussions with children and educating them about all different races, & racism before it even starts to be a problem.
Temi shares some startling statistics about the effects that racism has on children & youth, specifically immigrant children, Black children and children of colour. In conversations with children she has counselled, their feelings of suicide being their only option stem back to racist encounters with their peers and in their schools. Temi asks the listeners to speak openly and honestly with their children about racism, and teach them about all different races. It’s not just enough for adults to do better, we must also teach our children the importance of doing the work to eradicate racism & racial bias, and to be inclusive of every person.
You can find Temi on Instagram @temi_omotola
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Tawny is a born adventurer who has a childlike curiosity about everything, and brings that into all she does. Tawny is a registered Métis and feels this connection in her work, and she is especially at peace when at the river or working with nature.
In this episode, Tawny shares:
- How to refocus & direct our attention during times of chaos to see where the light is coming in, instead of focusing on the cracks
- Permaculture; what it is and how it can help you become a healing activist
- A Metis lesson on the teachings of what being 'whole' means, and how we can show up as a whole being in this world.
Tawny's beautiful personality shines through the mic in today's episode where she speaks about the importance of acknowledging the negative feelings & emotions that this year has brought so many of us, but also how to see and embrace the light through the darkness of 2020.
You can find Tawny at www.tawnystowe.com. On Facebook @ Tawny Stowe Healing From Within and on Instagram @tawnystowehealingfromwithin
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Mehreen is a mom of two living in Montreal. After having her second child and experiencing the challenges of having 2 under 2 she writes about motherhood and postpartum health and well being. She is a strong advocate for maternal mental health and is working towards empowering moms and moms-to-be to feel comfortable in their new role.
In this episode, Mehreen shares:
1) How to feel empowered in your new role as a mother.
2) Taking care of yourself during postpartum recovery period
3) Making the journey to parenthood easier
Mehreen asks the very important question, "why does our health care system not have something in place to help new mothers with their mental health?!". She speaks about the importance of checking in with yourself after having a baby and reaching out for help when you just don't feel right.
You can find Mehreen on Instagram @LetsTalkBabyy
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Nicola Brogan MSc (She/Her) (Nic-uh-la) is a fierce advocate for women's reproductive health and rights. Jumping into the scene just under 5 years ago, Nicola found her passion for sexual health when she first completed her undergraduate honours thesis exploring long-acting contraception use across Canada. Honing her skills, she continued on to a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences where she specialized in adolescent's use and access to contraception in rural areas. Her special interests include adolescent health, rural health and contraception. Nicola is also the proud founder of Thrive: "Like a Girl", a youth initiative that provides space for young girls to explore themselves through conversations surrounding current societal themes, including but not limited to self-esteem, self-care and gender equality.
In this episode, Nicola shares:
- The importance of informed decision making and autonomy in reproductive health
- Information on choosing the best method for themselves
- Tips on how to navigate the system to make the best of access and availability.
Nicola speaks about a topic that isn’t openly talked about nearly as much as it should be with womxn, & gives us all a back to basics sex education as it pertains to contraception and emergency contraception.
You can find Nicola at www.thrivelikeagirl.ca or on Instagram @thrivelikeagirl.ca & @thegistofitpodcast
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Model turned changemaker, filmmaker, writer, actress, mental health advocate, and human rights activist, Shreya Patel is an honoree of the Women’s Achiever Award 2020 for Youth Leadership.
In this episode, Shreya shares:
1) Her experience producing a documentary about human trafficking within Canada
2) Statistics about human trafficking specifically in Canada
3) Shocking facts shared by some of the survivors she interviewed
Today's episode, although hard to listen to at points and even more so hard to believe, will open your eyes to the shocking reality that human trafficking is not just a media trend right now! It is very real and occurring in our own backyards here in Canada.
You can find Shreya at www.imshreyapatel.com or on Instagram @imshreyapatel and Twitter @imshreyapatel
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Nikki has always believed in the power of creativity to create positive change. That's why she created the book "A Thought is a Thought." As a thought-leader in the experiential space, specializing in human-centric marketing, she has a passion for making the world a happier place.
In this episode, Nikki shares:
1) What anxiety feels like and looks like for children
2) Tools to help anxious children
3) Ways to talk to children about thoughts and emotions to help them live happier, healthier lives.
You'll love this episode because Nikki's tips and tools on managing anxiety can not only aid our children, but they are fantastic ways that we as adults can also try to manage day to day stresses and anxiety.
You can find Nikki at www.athoughtisathought.com or on Instagram @nikkihedstrom & @friendlinessproject
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Once upon a time............
There lived a girl. A girl who had gone to church all her life-so 'church' was all she knew. She did all the things typical church girls do. She went to Sunday-School and youth meetings, even sang in the choir. As a matter of fact, there wasn't a single thing she didn't take part in or that she couldn't do.
As the girl grew up, things happened. Life literally huffed and puffed and blew her hopes down. This lost girl had wandered far from a little place called home. Sadly, she spent many years trying to find the path back to the Yellow Brick Road. On some days, life was too hot; on other days, life was too cold, and she always wondered if life would ever be just right.
Reality had served up some poetic justice, as she encountered the likes of Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey, and Doc. She was left so torn til' she had very little faith that any frog would turn into a Prince. Although she had tried it all, nothing seemed to fill the void that each situation-ship had left behind. While on the journey, the girl messed up-a lot! When she wasn't eating apples, she was giving up her voice that sings to chase love or traded her 'value' for useless magic beans. Alas, she had to let it go! Finally, she realized that when she walked in the shoes designed to fit her perfectly, she would unlock the power of her inner greatness.
Luckily, this church girl survived to tell the tale. While she has no tiara nor a castle with a king and her life is far from being a fairytale. Magically, she has come to understand that living in and thus telling her truth, is the only version of 'abracadabra' she needs to make all her dreams come true.
This girl evolved and became The Sassy Scribe who will talk about it all, here in the stories dubbed the Chronicles of a Church Girl. And she lived, thereafter. Period!
In this episode, Raquel shares:
- What she calls her “issue resume” in this life, and the lessons all of it taught her.
- The truth that self love is NOT a fad, it’s a NECESSITY!
- How to stand up & stand out in your life
You’re going to love this episode because Raquel drops some killer bombs about picking ourselves up out of our brokeness, and moving forward in our life as a WHOLE human.
You can find Raquel at www.raquelsherron.com or on Instagram @raquelsherron
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Shauna Rae and Leah Hunt, both professionals with full lives, started a podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic and only recently met in person. When getting together with friends, don't the most intimate and revealing conversations ultimately happen in the kitchen? Kitchen Confessionals is about real issues many women face, with gritty honesty and dry humour.
In this episode, Shauna & Leah talk about:
- The things people have said to them in their careers & how these things have affected their lives.
- How we can learn to be better ‘in the moment’
- Their thoughts around Women taking up more space and letting their light shine brightly!
You’re going to love this episode because these two are hilarious and so real with their message. Grab a glass of wine, sit down, and get ready to laugh with these ladies today.
You can find Kitchen Confessionals at https://soundcloud.com/kitchenconfessionals or on Instagram @kitchenconfessionals1 & Facebook @kitchenconfessionals
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Yenisi Onabolu is Nigerian-born millennial, living and working in Toronto. Yenisi has built her career working in Financial Services, now with a focus on Investment Management. Yenisi’s passions are people, food, travel and music. When she’s not working, she’s either planning her next trip, out to a meal with friends, trying something new or on the phone to her family in Nigeria.
In this episode, Yenisi shares:
- The 5 realizations she came to during the global pandemic of 2020
- The importance of community, connection, & relationships
- How to make sure your life resume looks exactly the way you want it to
You’re going to love this episode because in sharing her 5 realizations with us, Yenisi also gifts the listeners with so many small but powerful exercises that can help us check in with ourselves and make sure we are living our life to its fullest.
You can find Yenisi on Instagram @yenisio or @thecocoacactus
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Thanks for being a part of our community! Please remember to leave us a 5-star rating & review so we can help more Canadian Womxn spread her message even farther! And share share share! If you loved this episode, please share it on your social media and tag us @thegreatcanadianwoman on Facebook & Instagram!
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