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Carrie Doll
Carrie Doll features stories of guests exploring their personal truths, highlighting wins, and uncovering lessons they have learned along the way. Inspiring, empowering, and educating, The Inner Circle is one where everyone is welcome and all voices are encouraged to be heard.
Carrie Doll has a way with words. Her 20-year journalism career, which includes reporting, producing, reading the news for CFRN, CTV, Good morning Canada, and Global, prepared Carrie for her effortless transition into the next stage of her career: all things public speaking. A professional emcee, moderator, speaker, and coach, Carrie has always maintained that her first love always was and continues to be the art of the interview. Her passion for stories well-told, her many years of experience, and her knack for delivering an engaging and inquisitive interview make for an educational, thought-provoking listen with every new episode.
Born just outside Edmonton, Erin Holowach and her husband Travis are the minds behind ComFree, which is a name well-known by anyone involved in Edmonton real estate in the early 2000's. Nowadays, Erin and Travis run its spiritual successor, homeFree, and are bringing fully supported private sales back to the real estate market.
In 2009, in an attempt to take ComFree to the national level, the pair entered into a merger- which unfortunately had disastrous results. Other shareholders had different plans for the company, bringing an end to ComFree and leaving Erin and Travis reeling.
Over the next 12 years, in search of a new business plan, Erin and Travis became full-time entrepreneurs. As it turns out, real estate was their specialty: they were involved in quite a few startups, investments and mergers, culminating in the creation of homeFree. In Erin's own words from her biography, she also "Continues to be involved in multiple entrepreneurs’ organizations, leadership summits and business coaching, helping other leaders and entrepreneurs grow and operate their business to their fullest potential."
To learn more about Erin, follow her on LinkedIn or Facebook. Also, if you're considering buying or selling a property anytime soon, check out homeFree for all your real estate needs.
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Joanna Griffiths is the Founder and President of Knix and Kt by Knix the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brands reinventing intimates for real life. Since launching the company in 2013, Joanna has built Knix into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands globally. Through a focus on impact work and product innovation the brand is on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically free.
Joanna holds multiple patents and helped invent the leakproof underwear category which is pacing to become a billion dollar category and has changed the lives of millions of people around the world.
Joanna broke the Canadian record for the largest publicly disclosed sale of a private company by a female founder when Swedish health and hygiene Giant Essity purchased 80% of Knix valuing the company at just over half a billion dollars. Always one to push for greater change when asked about the record Joanna said she “hopes it is a title she holds for a short period of time and can’t wait to cheer on whoever holds it next.”
Joanna's long list of accolades includes being named Waterstone's Most Admired CEO and an AdWeek Women Trailblazer. Recently she was named the national winner for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and will go on to represent Canada for the global title in June. Joanna holds an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD, sits on the board of Futurpreneur Canada and released her first book “Life After Birth” via globally renowned publisher Rizzoli in 2021.
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Stylist Carla Buchberger, a longtime friend of the podcast, joins the Inner Circle once again to chat about all things fashion. From trends, to body types, to sizing and more, Carla deep-dives into how to make a great, sensible outfit, and what makes a closet truly functional.
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Keri Marie Irvine is a gold sheep. Growing up in Newport Beach with its picture perfect beaches, weather, and people, she always felt like she didn’t exactly fit in, but she was no black sheep. “A gold sheep is someone who stands out, but also sparkles,” Wilson explains. It was with that idea that she launched GOLDSHEEP, her line of stylish athleisurewear. Each piece in GOLDSHEEP’s collection of leggings, sports bras, windbreakers, and other activewear is inspired by pop culture, life, photography or art, and has its own story to tell.
Made to order from their warehouse in Costa Mesa, GOLDSHEEP has been carried in over 1,000 brick and mortar stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Bandier and Soul Cycle with collaborators including Cindy Crawford, Kaley Cuoco, Saturday Night Live and Bravo. They’ve also produced products for major brands like Pepsi, MGM Hotel, SBE Group, SLS Hotels, Disney, Taco Bell, Casamigos, WWE and Peloton. Wilson got her start in fashion in Paris and New York, following in her father’s footsteps who helped launch Quiksilver and drawing inspiration from her grandmother as the ultimate gold sheep. “I’m inspired to make people feel happy and stand out in a room,” says Wilson. “All things bright ignite my soul.”
On the horizon, she looks forward to moving her headquarters back to a new location near Newport Beach where she’ll build out the ultimate GOLDSHEEP experience. She’s also launching a men’s and baby’s line with more to come. A go-getter who pursues her dreams, Wilson embodies what it means to be a dynamic woman.
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Jason Gregor is a sports talk radio host on TSN 1260 in Edmonton weekdays from 2-6 p.m. He began his radio career in 2001 after graduating with honours from NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program, and he has hosted his own sports talk show since 2003. In 2005, he started his own broadcasting company, Just A Game Productions, and he operates every aspect of his show: on-air, sales, marketing and promotions.
In addition to his daily talk show he is the lead columnist on OilersNation.com.
Besides being an avid sports enthusiast, Jason is very passionate about philanthropy and community involvement. Over the past eight years he has raised over $2 million on his radio show for charities including, The MS Bike Tour, Santas Anonymous, The Christmas Bureau, Alzheimer’s Faceoff, Operation Friendship Seniors Society, Adopt-A-Teen and many more.
He founded The Gregor Foundation in 2014. The Foundation provides high school boys, who can’t afford it, a brand new suit, shirt, ties and shoes for their graduation.
Jason was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 2014 and was named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 under 40 in 2011. He was listed as Edmonton’s favorite sports host by Vue Magazine in 2011-2019 and he was the reader’s choice for top radio talk show host in the Edmonton Journal in 2014-2018.
In this episode, Jason details his relationship with his father, how a book changed his outlook, his relationship with his own children, and more.
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A paradox - something that makes sense but doesn’t make sense - is the only way to describe how living a messy, challenging life makes it a better one. Choices born of naivety, insecurity, and the awful-beautiful-unthinking way a young adult navigates the world is how it went for me. A need to feel loved, a fast engagement, and back-to-back pregnancies are what happened; addiction, disability, and death are what made it interesting. We don’t plan for messy - we plan for perfection, but the messiness of the human experience is where the gold is. Messy is what sets you up for humility, empathy, connection, and gratitude. Messy is what allows you to arrive in new spaces & places with a sense of purpose and preparedness. Messy is what has made my life hard and meaningful and scary and worth living. See? Paradox at its finest.
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Cheryll Watson is a proud, born and raised Edmontonian from the northside community of Beverly. She has built her career as a business executive, bringing 20 years of experience in strategic business transformation, innovation, and advocacy in both the private and public sectors. Her career began at IBM in the late 1990s. She went on to spend 15 years with Silicon Valley headquartered Intuit, a Fortune 500 firm. Intuit’s relentless focus on the customer and their commitment to developing world-class leaders gave her the opportunity to gain the skills and practices required to lead in large and complex organizations.
Most recently, Cheryll has led growth in the economic and innovation ecosystems of Edmonton and Alberta. Recognizing the need to catalyze our future economic prosperity, she joined the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and founded Innovate Edmonton. Her team’s mandate focused on collaborating to create the best possible environment for technology innovation, assisting with securing venture funding and supporting local startup companies to grow and scale.
She is an active and engaged community leader committed to serving her city. Most recently she was named the Chair of the Building Stronger Futures Capital Campaign for the Terra Centre for Teen Parents and is a founding member of the Downtown Recovery Coalition. Throughout her career Cheryll has served on a variety of boards, including Co-Chairing the Startup Genome Global Senior Advisory Policy Forum, as a mentor in the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service and as Fundraising Chair for the Zebra Child Protection Centre.
Cheryll, her husband Geoff, and their four adult children actively contribute to causes and issues that have directly impacted their family’s lives, or will in the future, including mental health, child poverty issues, and environmental causes.
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When Kyrylo & Yana Kubenko and their two children left their home in February 2022, they left family, friends, the land they loved, and most of their belongings. The war in Ukraine has led them on a long, arduous journey that has brought them to first to Edmonton, and now Calgary, where they share their story of stress, heartache, fear of the unknown, and kind acts of the members of the community of Canada that have done everything they can to assist and welcome the family. Let's hold space for this incredibly brave family who still holds worry in their hearts every day for their home, for the loved ones they left behind, and for the Ukrainian soldiers who have lost their lives thus far.
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Carol Todd has impacted the world as an educator, an advocate, a parent and a leader for social change in speaking openly about the bullying, cyberbullying, exploitation and the mental health challenges that Amanda went through. In 2012, Carol’s daughter Amanda took her own life at the age of 15, following the posting of a YouTube video that detailed the sextortion and exploitation she endured via an international predator and then the severe harassment that came from her peers (online and offline). From this place of tragedy, Carol has found that by sharing Amanda’s story, she could help others.
In memory of her daughter who took her life in response to cyberbullying and online exploitation, Carol founded the Amanda Todd Legacy Society to create further awareness surrounding these important issues that many young people are facing around the world. She currently speaks internationally about her experience, as well as her daughter’s struggles with bullying, cyber abuse, online victimization, and mental health, to empower youth and adults with strategies and resources to address these social issues.
“Making a difference by sharing Amanda’s tragic story is important to me as her mother and encourages me, through her voice to prevent others from going through what Amanda went did.”
Carol has become a voice of global change and advocacy and is driven by her passion and leadership to change the mindset behind negative behaviours and the challenging barriers of stigma by sharing Amanda’s story.
THE AMANDA TODD LEGACY SOCIETY
The Amanda Todd Legacy is a non-profit society that focuses on awareness and the well-being of all individuals. The Legacy has a strong focus on prevention and awareness related to bullying, cyberabuse, digital safety and exploitation. Resources encouraged mental health and wellness are also shared on the Legacy website.
Campaigns of awareness and outreach to both young people and adults are of primary importance. We have presented globally to public schools, colleges, universities, community events, conferences with attendees in focus areas of which may include law enforcement, social work, psychology and mental health with an overall goal of empowerment, safety and wellness.
October 10th is also World Mental Health Day globally and the date that Amanda died by suicide. Each year on this date, a campaign driven by the Legacy entitled ‘Light Up Purple’ whereby landmarks across the world are asked to shine a purple light on mental health awareness lives on each year since her death.
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The question shouldn’t be, 'Am I an alcoholic'? Instead, ask yourself, 'Does alcohol negatively impact my life'?
For Heather Novak, the answer became very clear. She then had a desire for more clarity within.
Giving up alcohol allowed for so much more growth & became one of the best decisions Heather has ever made.
"I promised myself that I would have all the honest conversations I didn’t want to have with myself & others because those are the ones that matter. I decided to no longer hide my words because hiding them hide me. I decided I was no longer a slave to my fears & the opinions of others. I decided that I would live with honesty, an open heart and mind, along with the willingness to heal. Allowing always MORE LOVE."
Trigger warning: this episode contains anecdotes of child neglect, alcoholism, and childhood trauma.
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Jennifer Bergman is an Event Producer and Designer with over 15 years experience producing events of all types and sizes. She is the President of Jennifer Bergman Weddings and Events, an Edmonton-based firm that has planned over 400 events (and counting!), both locally and abroad.
The firm currently produces over $2 Million in events per year - from intimate elopements to large multi-day weddings, baby showers to 90th birthdays, new product launches to corporate anniversaries – theyhave planned events all over Alberta and B.C., as well as internationally, including Cabo, Jamaica, Scottsdale, Palm Springs and South Beach.
Their work has been published in National and International magazines and blogs, and they have been honoured with numerous awards and nominations, including: a Canadian Special Events Award for Best Wedding; Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Best Destination Wedding, Edmonton Event Awards Best Wedding and Best Startup Event, to name a few.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Marketing from the Alberta School of Business and is a Certified Wedding Coordinator through The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada. Prior to launching her company in 2008, she gained crucial event planning experience organizing large, multi-day conventions, and honed her creative and design skills working on national advertising campaigns.
Jennifer has served on the Board of Directors for the Alberta School of Business Alumni Association, andwas on the founding board of the International Live Events Association (ILEA), Edmonton Chapter. She has shared her event planning skills with the Stollery Womens Network, helping to raise funds and awareness for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Presently, Jennifer is a board member of Food for Thought Edmonton – a non-profit program that provides meals for hungry schoolchildren.
Jennifer enjoys travelling and staying active with her husband Sean and their two children, Aila and Meyer.
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Stacy T. Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.
She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.
With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.
Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named:
- One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports.
- One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine.
- One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue (no electronic version but here is the proof).
- One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazine
Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling.
Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan.
She currently resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand with her husband and young daughter.
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Katherine O’Neill joined YWCA Edmonton as Chief Executive Officer on March 16, 2020. She is a passionate advocate for the rights of girls and women and inspiring people to hear the important call of community service.
Katherine has worked in leadership positions in communications and politics throughout her career. A writer by trade, she spent most of her journalism career working as a national correspondent with the Globe and Mail, dispatching stories from across Canada and even the battlefields of Afghanistan in 2008.
After leaving journalism, the mother of three led several political organizations in Alberta. She also ran a communications company that specialized in crisis communications and media relations.
Katherine has led and volunteered with several not-for-profit boards and committees, including organizations with a focus on early childhood education, literacy and disability services. She currently chairs the River Valley Alliance board as a director-at-large for the City of Edmonton.
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Journalism from Carleton University.
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Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the mind behind Naboso. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement and sensory science to found Naboso.
Dr. Splichal believes that our experience in this world is built around sensory stimulation and our ability to process, perceive, and integrate this information effectively. Since 2012, Dr. Splichal has been traveling the world to share her unique approach to human movement, foot function, and barefoot science. Having taught in 35 countries and to 20,000 professionals, Dr. Splichal has quickly become a global leader in barefoot training and rehabilitation.
The concept behind Naboso and its proprioceptive products came from Dr. Splichal's global travels and the realization that little has changed as far as surface science and insole design. To date, most of the focus has been on minimal footwear and barefoot training. However, what our feet are touching is just as important as switching our shoes or going minimal.
This led to the evolution of a material that could stimulate the nerves in our feet, allowing us to get even more out of human function and performance. The potential applications of enhanced foot sensory stimulation are limitless. From optimizing a child's sensory stimulation during their peak window of neuroplasticity to rehabbing an athlete who just suffered a concussion, Dr. Splichal is ready to impact the world and share her passion for the belief that #LifeIsSensory.
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This week on The Inner Circle, we have a very heart-wrenching story that may be troubling for some. Trigger warning: domestic violence, child death.
Tracy Stark and Sandra Kolbuc join the podcast this week to share the story of Ryder and Radek, their tragically short lives, and the community that rallied around Tracy in the aftermath of such a horrific event.
Sandra Young Kolbuc, BPE, MSc, RMFT, CCC is a trauma- counselling therapist well-trained by The Canadian Foundation of Trauma Research and Education (cftre.com). She is the mother of four adult children and the grandmother of nine and lives with her husband David in the beauty of the boreal forest near Whitecourt, Alberta CANADA. Sandra continues to influence those needing to find their voices about things that matter. (aimcounselling.ca)
Tracy Stark and her husband, Brent, are former co-owners of the Whitecourt Wolverines Junior A Hockey Club. Tracy also heads The R R Memorial Foundation, established in Ryder and Radek’s memory, to provide financial assistance to families needing a hand up in supporting children’s participation in sport. Tracy is the stepmother of two adult daughters. She and Brent live in Whitecourt, Alberta CANADA where Tracy continues to advocate on behalf of women and children in the name of her sons, Ryder Patryk and Radek Stryker.
For more on Tracy and Sandra and their work, including the RnR Memorial Foundation in memory of Ryder and Radek, visit their website, purchase Gross Misconduct, click here.
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This week, Karen Klak joins The Inner Circle to share her story of grief, learning, and loving. Karen is an introverted person by nature, but those who know her well are familiar with her inability to tell a story without a long introduction, to set the scene and copious detail, to paint a clear picture. Karen is captivated by the stories of others, the deep, personal, and often challenging stories that shape our lives and make them the beautiful and complex people that we all are. She has spent the last many years sharing her story and supporting others in sharing their journeys in the medical world. Karen's work is her passion, and she credits her daughter, Haley, for setting her on this unexpected path.
Within the span of six years, Karen and her husband Greg had four children. She became a medical mom when Haley was 17 months old. She grew into that role over time, then became a bereaved parent when Haley died at age 11. Regardless, she is and always will be a mother of four.
This week's story is a heart wrenching one, but also arguably one of the most impactful. Karen is a beautiful soul with so much wisdom to give, and her daughter Haley's journey is both so inspirational and so unfair. This story of grief is one we may not all know, but we can all learn from.
Karen has a book out that details her journey with Haley. This wonderful book describes the gratefulness she has for the doctors who treated Haley with such love and care, and gives us a compassionate, detailed look at what it's like to have a family member who is a regular at the hospital. To purchase this book, or for more on Karen, visit her website.
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For too many couples, divorce is long, painful and expensive. That’s why Zeina El-Sayed founded Trusted Divorce Services. Zeina wants to elevate the divorce process from destructive and costly to simple and fair. Zeina calls this the Constructive Divorce™ Process.
The Constructive Divorce™ Process has helped hundreds of Alberta couples finalize their divorces in half the time at a third of the price. Most importantly, this process helps couples communicate effectively, settle their finances fairly, and protect the emotional and mental health of their children.
Zeina is a widely recognized expert in divorce. She processed more than 30,000 divorces in her 10 years in the Alberta Divorce Court prior to launching her company. Her paralegal background brings efficiency and knowledge of the system. Her mediation background helps get all parties working together toward the same goal: communicating effectively, settling their finances fairly, and co-parenting emotionally and mentally healthy children.
Lawyer-led divorce is a fundamentally broken system. Lawyers naturally pit two parties against each other. This leaves no room for a Constructive Divorce™. Yet most couples say they want to end their marriage fairly and amicably. As a result, divorces can drag out for years, and can cost tens of thousands of dollars or more. It can emotionally deplete the whole family. It does NOT have to be this way.
In this episode, Zeina gives a run down of her journey, from the inspiration to work hard from her mother to building a successful business in Canada.
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Known as Western Canada's Bridal Expert, Gay Derk has been building her empire in the wedding industry for over 40 years as the Founder & Editor in Chief of Bridal Fantasy and CEO of Derks Fine Group of Companies. Gay has worked with renowned wedding professionals across the world and elevated her companies to a global scale with awards from Bridal Show Producers International, Western Canada Fashion Week, ACE Awards of Disctinction, and much more.
Aside from her accolades as a succesful business woman and entrepreneur, Gay is also a wife, mother and grandma. She married her husband Darrell in 1976 and they have enjoyed a happy and love filled marriage, and have two sons together, Landon and Sterling. Both of Gay’s sons have kept transitioning the family business, Landon with Derks Formals, Derks Uniforms and FiveStar Uniforms; Sterling with menswear and Mr. Derk. When she isn’t busy running multiple companies, Gay enjoys painting, writing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Gay has also just launched a brand new podcast called Love Anthropology! The podcast is dedicated to sharing and building love and relationships in many, many different ways. Check out the first four episodes here, and be sure to check out the accompanying blog! There are many different lessons to be gleaned, and it is also perhaps a great sneak preview of what to expect from the book Gay is hard at work on!
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Stephen founded The Luxus Group in 2007 and through his role as President has been primarily responsible for the vision of the Company directly overseeing the growth, brand development, strategy, philanthropic endeavors and corporate culture of the organization.
Before starting his career, Stephen attended the University of Idaho on a golf scholarship where he pursued an education in finance and accounting. During the summer breaks, Stephen remained active in Edmonton by owning and operating two small businesses, laying the foundation for a life of entrepreneurship. It was through this experience Stephen discovered his passion as a business owner, and immediately after University jumped into his career in the retail industry.
At the age of 26 Stephen and his wife Carrie Doll were starting their family with the birth of their first child, Kash. It was at this point in the journey that they quickly became frustrated with traditional travel methods such as hotels and vacation rentals, which no longer fit their family’s needs. They thought, “wouldn’t it be nice to own a collection of personal vacation properties?”; but this dream was far from reality. Blissfully unaware of the obstacles in front of them, they set out on a path to innovate the very traditional vacation real estate space with the ultimate goal of systemizing and scaling Co-Ownership of vacation properties. Unknowing at the time, this aspirational dream would be realized in 2007 with the founding of The Luxus Group. Originally beginning with 18 friends and family who supported Stephen on this journey, the group quickly grew to over 400 Co-Owners collectively owning over 50 vacation properties around the world.
Stephen attests this rapid growth to the collective desire of all who want to ‘travel better’. This vision is shared by the Luxus team and most importantly the hundreds of Co-Owners who have chosen to support this innovative approach to vacation home ownership.
Now 15 years young, The Luxus Group’s vision has extended into equally exciting endeavors, including the Co-Ownership of restored Tuscan farmhouses, a membership-based luxury fishing lodge, and a developments division with offices in the US and Italy. No matter what the space within the real estate industry that Luxus targets, the goal is always the same; “Connect with people’s passions, and be the only one in the space doing it”. As there is no pre-established road map to success when creating a new product from scratch, every opportunity needs a new playbook. Despite the challenges of this approach, it ultimately results in no traditional competition to these offerings.
While The Luxus Group’s mission to innovate segments of the real estate industry has created jobs, triggered economic impact, and resulted in tens of thousands of direct client experiences, it has not come without its challenges. When attempting to create something new out of nothing, there will be failures along the way. While defeating at times, failure is a necessary by-product of innovation. Over the 15-year journey there have been many humbling moments like this that have threatened the Luxus mission. As challenging as these moments may be, Stephen believes failures are best honoured by allowing them to be your teacher, otherwise they can consume you. Only by learning from past mistakes, can you truly find success on the other side.
Despite a busy career and family life, Stephen remains active in the community and is proud to have been involved with several local charities and community task forces; including, the current Chair of EIA Business Advisory Committee, past Stollery Children’s Hospital Board Member, and a member of the incubator board that founded the economic development agency, Edmonton Global.
Beyond career and community, the true foundation of Stephen’s passion lies with his family. Wife Carrie, son Kash, and daughter Allegra were the inspiration for founding The Luxus Group, and always will remain the fuel for living life to the fullest.
For more on Stephen, visit the Luxus Group website, make sure to subscribe to his brand new Youtube channel filled with free consulting content, or check him out on social media on Instagram or Twitter.
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Gisele Kreuger is the creator of The Winner Will. She has over 40 years’ experience with elite athletes as both a player and a coach.
Gisele was fierce competitor as a volleyball player. Her U of Saskatchewan team won USport Nationals three years in a row and Gisele was the MVP in her second year of University. She is Inducted into 6 Halls of Fame with that team. In 2015, she was inducted into the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame with her 1980 Junior National Team for winning a gold medal against Cuba in the NORCECA Championship.
As a coach for high school and club volleyball, Gisele’s teams have won countless tournaments and championships. In 2007, she was awarded the AVA 18U Coach of the Year.
Gisele taught for thirty years with experience in elementary, junior and senior high schools as a Physical Education teacher and high school Guidance Counselor. In 1995, she was awarded an Alberta Teacher Excellence Award.
In 1999, Gisele completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and was seconded to Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) where she developed the Education Centre for clients in yearlong drug and alcohol treatment. She was also a member of the Critical Incident Response Team for the Calgary Board of Education.
In her personal life, Gisele has displayed remarkable resiliency as a cancer survivor. She is an individual who relishes life’s challenges as an opportunity to grow.
Gisele lives in Calgary with her husband, and they enjoy life with their two adult daughters, two sons-in-law and four grandchildren.
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Dr. Ron Brown graduated with a degree in family medicine in 1983 and went on to specialize in OBGYN at the University of Alberta Hospital in 1995. He is board-certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, which led to his primary interest in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). His book, “Discovering Your Truebalance with Bioidentical Hormones”, documents his years of extensive research and accumulated knowledge. Since publication, he has helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life with BHRT and TRT and now leads the largest hormone therapy clinic in Canada.
In this episode, Dr. Brown explains his work and research in BHRT, the correlation between pharmacies and available knowledge and treatments to patients and doctors alike, the ways in which these treatments have helped improve people's quality of life as they age, and so much more. This episode is incredibly rich with information that may come as a surprise to many women and men alike.
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Scotia Willow steps into the Inner Circle this week to talk openly about her experience growing up in an abusive household, how hurt people hurt people, and how Big Brothers Big Sisters opened up doors for Scotia to experience things she was never shown at home. Her mentors showed her that happiness, love, and peace in a family is possible, and that we can all strive for it. Scotia's is a tough story to hear, but her tenacity is undeniable, and her attitude is contagious.
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Rebecca Liedtke is wife, mom, premedical student, and a patient family advisor with the Stollery Children's Hospital. She has a degree in Clinical Exercise physiology, is completing a second undergraduate degree in Science, with a major in Biology and minor is Psychology, with the goal of becoming a paediatric physician. Rebecca also works on a variety of research projects for the Stollery and University of Alberta. She has three young children, with her middle child currently battling cancer and on year three of chemotherapy treatment. Having spent many days in the hospital, Rebecca's drive for health equity and transforming the patient and family experience has led her to advocacy and policy change to ensure the voices of patients and families are being heard.
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Joanna Kissick & Kara Bell are two hardworking fitness experts and co-creators of Raise the Bar, a boutique gym in Edmonton, who have a deep, meaningful connection after going through some of the hardest times of their lives so far, in part due to the effects of COVID-19 on their business and on their lives. This week, Joanna and Kara deep dive into their partnership, how they met, how well they work together, navigating their business through the constantly shifting government restrictions to stay afloat, how community remains the most important part of their business, and so much more. Theirs is a tale of perseverance, hardship, and friendship. Their story emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help when you need it, and when and how to show up for someone who is struggling with their mental health. Joanna and Kara are located in Edmonton, but they have virtual classes that can be attended by anyone. For more on their business, classes, how to get in touch with them and more, visit their website, or follow them on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
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International keynote speaker & author Gair Maxwell is a global authority on helping organizations create iconic, “larger-than-life” brands that attract legions of customers and top talent – without having to resort to “pushy” sales or marketing tactics. Gair has presented his unconventional business strategies with audiences across 38 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces, the UK, Europe Mexico, Latin America and the Far East; revealing his compelling approach to long-term brand building that has helped some clients achieve 15-20X growth. His many professional accomplishments include:
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“Speaker of the Year” Award by TEC Canada in 2012
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Over 600 presentations with Vistage International - the world’s largest CEO Peer Advisory Group
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Author of “NUTS, BOLTS AND A FEW LOOSE SCREWS”, available through Amazon.com
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Associate Faculty at world-famous Wizard Academy, based in Austin, TX
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Host of the TEC Canada podcast, "The Leadership Standard"
A former broadcaster, Gair racked up 10,000+ interviews and 30,000+ broadcasts in an award-winning radio and television career in his native Canada. The son of a former pro golfer, Gair is a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. An avid military history buff, he also becomes a human marshmallow for his three grandchildren, an adorable pair of cocker spaniels named Theodore and Sophie as well as a beagle-mix rescue who answers to Maggie.
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Dean is a lifelong Edmontonian whose career focus has been social justice. Dean is a University of Alberta alumni having graduated with a Bachelor of Education. More recently, he has accomplished a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Ambrose University. Not only has Dean completed the Arrow Leadership program, focusing on leadership development, but he also serves on a number of local committees and boards. In 2017, Dean was a Canada 150 Commemoration recipient and recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community.
Now in his sixth year at The Mustard Seed, under Dean’s management, the organization has quadrupled its services throughout Edmonton. He currently serves the Mustard Seed as the Chief Regional Officer, overseeing the programs and operations in Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Kamloops in addition to Edmonton.
For more info on what Dean's up to, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, or visit the Mustard Seed website.
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Dr. Ellen Weber – is both an American and Canadian citizen, recognized globally for brain-compatible leading, learning and assessment renewal based on activating people’s hidden and unused mental and emotional capabilities. Lecturer, MBA Leadership professor, TV and radio guest, author of several books by major publishers, 100s of peer reviewed articles, leader and participant in several international renewal projects, award winning blog and ranked highly influential on social media elite list in Rochester, NY.
Ellen developed and enhanced the award-winning Mita brain based approach to learning and leading through her international collaborative work with faculty and business leaders in the High Arctic, Ireland, Canada, China, Caribbean, U.S., UK, Chile and Mexico. Her student ready brain-based tasks, games, lessons, units and tests are still being used internationally with leaders and learners who pursue a growth mindset.
Mita’s leadership approach facilitates proven brain based growth strategies to raise motivation and achievement for innovative growth. Leaders and learners use parts of the brain never before used, to achieve innovation never before achieved.
Mita clients include business, government and university leaders who see innovation as the way of the future, and is collaborated at all levels to model the power of collective brainpower for sustainable learning and leadership renewal.
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Krista has always emphasized a love of fashion and shopping. Even as a child, she would spend her allowance and chore money on clothes. Krista moved through life as a professional athlete while supporting her husband's 18-year NHL career, raising a family, and becoming deeply involved in philanthropy. Through it all, she never stopped shopping! These passions and the sincere joy of working with people led Krista to launch life/styled consulting and concierge.
She has a unique understanding of how to prepare and arrive sartorially appropriate for any occasion. She brings together fashion, style, organization, and ease to her clients' lives through honest input and consulting.
Through a life-long thirst for travel and culture, Krista has soaked up every opportunity available. Experiences in the world's best cities with the finest retail have helped her develop the ability to prepare for any occasion.
In this episode, we take a candid look at Krista's life, her accomplishments, her fearlessness, and so much more. For more on Krista's fashion consulting & concierge service, visit her website, or follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
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Emily has carefully crafted her reputation as a strategic leader in the retail & real estate industry.
Her most recent project has been the launch of EMMYDEVEAUX, the fashion brand in 2018.
She continues to disrupt the industry through testing new ideas and working with strategic partners.
It is her goal to change the relationship people have with themselves through the power of clothing.
For more on Emily, visit the EMMYDEVEAUX website, or follow them on Instagram, or LinkPop.
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Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turmeric. Kuli Kuli’s moringa powders, bars and wellness shots are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic where she managed a team of six to grow the company from zero to over $5M invested in solar through Mosaic’s online marketplace. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Inc Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders list. She has been featured in numerous outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on MSNBC's Morning Joe. Learn more at www.kulikulifoods.com and www.lisamariecurtis.com.
Kuli Kuli is currently accepting submissions for moms to share their experiences over the pandemic; specifically stories of how the work-life balance of being a working mom has affected them. These women will be entered to win a prize! They have wonderful prizes they're giving away, from cash, to bundles of delicious Kuli Kuli products. 50 women will be selected as winners. To enter, visit https://www.kulikulifoods.com/pages/supermoms to nominate a supermom, or to submit your story. The contest runs until the end of November, so go, go, go!
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Puneeta McBryan is the Executive Director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, a role she took on in December of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and an inflection point for downtowns across North America. A transformational leader and a connector by nature, Puneeta is working hard to restore and reimagine the vibrancy and prosperity of Edmonton’s downtown core and contribute to our city’s economic recovery through innovative new initiatives, community collaborations, and strong advocacy at all three levels of government. Prior to joining the EDBA, Puneeta was a marketing & business strategist, serving a diverse set of public and private sector clients across Alberta in the areas of branding & social purpose, strategic public communications, government & stakeholder relations, mass advertising, and everything in between. In her former career, she also sat as President of the Advertising Club of Edmonton and was a regular guest lecturer in the marketing programs at the University of Alberta School of Business and NAIT JR Shaw School of Business.
Puneeta is a proud new mom and a vocal advocate for gender equity in the workforce and progressive workplace policies.
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Dr. Seth Heckman is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. He studied at Boston College, went to Medical School at Rutgers University, and did his Residency at University of New Mexico. He is a carpenter, outdoorsman, cook, gardener, mushroom hunter, brewer, dog lover, and a full time husband and father. From his upbringing and medical education in the suburbs of New York City, his career has taken him all over the world including the Navajo Nation, the Mayo Clinic, and even the remote Himalayas. He is currently settled with his wife and two sons in Edmonton, Alberta where he does first nations outreach, has a small private practice, and serves on a medical advisory board to Vivos Therapeutics. Dr. Heckman is devoted to seeking long term practical solutions to the problems that plague us - whether those solutions lie within traditional medical practice or not.
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Doug Campbell is a bilateral amputee, and has been for 5 years now. Doug's ultimate goal is to reach out to as many amputees both new and seasoned to let them know that support and resources are available. He has self authored an amputee resource book for those new amputees to better understand the stages they will go through, answer questions they have and provide resource links to many helpful organizations. He has also teamed up with the War Amps of Canada to access all their free resources as well. Most recently Doug has incorporated a Foundation: MARAA, Mentors and Resources for Amputees of Alberta. This foundation will provide 24/7 support, mentorship and resources either pre surgery or immediately after surgery.
The funds will be used to supply orthopaedic hospital units, clinics and prosthetist offices with awareness posters and initial resource package from the MARAA Foundation. Having this Foundation to be able to do its work will allow perhaps thousands of amputees the offering of support before and after surgery, which to this point, is not happening at all. Doug's bravery, candid nature, and supportive attitude makes this an episode full of heartwarming, inspiring takes on life. Doug has taken his situation in stride, and fulfilled himself by being a helpful resource to others. His strength, compassion, and drive are truly awe-inspiring.
For more on Doug or to connect with him, visit the MARAA website.
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Lauren Regula’s first appearance with softball Team Canada came at the 1999 Junior World Championships in Taipei. She joined the senior national team in 2002, helping Canada to a ninth-place finish at the world championships. She made her Olympic debut at Athens 2004, starting five games and being in the winning pitcher in all three of Canada’s victories. Following a fifth-place finish at the 2006 World Championships, Regula missed the entire 2007 season with a wrist injury. But she was healthy enough to return to the Olympic Games at Beijing 2008, helping Canada to a fourth-place finish as she recorded two victories.
After the heartbreaking loss in the bronze medal game in Beijing, Regula retired and didn’t pick up a ball for eight years. She started a family, having three kids. She has since been open about the postpartum depression she began to suffer from in 2012. It continued until 2018 when she says she hit “rock bottom” and finally got the help she needed in the form of therapy and hormone therapy. After a long road to recovery, she has said she feels like she has “a new lease on life”.
It was in 2016, while she was still struggling with postpartum depression, that Regula came out of retirement and pitched her way back to a starting role with Team Canada, winning a bronze medal at the WBSC World Championships. In late 2018, she suffered a small tear in her left hip labrum and did not throw again until she was invited to join Canada’s training camp from which the 2020 Olympic team would be selected. In her third Olympic appearance, Regula pitched 5.1 innings in three games. She struck out seven and did not give up a single hit or run as Canada won the bronze medal.
Regula played collegiately at Oklahoma State University, primarily as a pitcher but also in the outfield when not on the circle. Over her four seasons with the Cowgirls she was a member of the All-Big12 conference team each year. In her senior season in 2003, she struck out 451 batters on her way to a 26-10 record, was awarded the OSU Female Athlete of the Year and named a First Team All-American. After having finished at OSU, Regula joined the National Pro Fastpitch league for two seasons. She posted the first no-hitter in Chicago Bandits history in 2005 on her way to a 17-1 record, earning Pitcher of the Year honours. In this episode, Lauren breaks down her struggles with guilt over being away for the Games, her love of her family, what gives her strength and drive, and shares the importance of perseverance in the face of hardship.
She's such an inspiration, sharing lessons we can all apply in our everyday life about the importance of showing up for yourself, surrounding yourself with people who also support you, and giving yourself the grace to be the best version of you that you can be.
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James Shapiro obtained his medical degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and trained in surgery at the University of Bristol. After coming to Canada in 1993, he received training in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Alberta and earned a Ph.D. in Experimental Surgery.
Shapiro developed a brand new approach to optimize islet cell transplant engraftment that involved a radical departure from previous practice. Of almost 300 islet transplants attempted before 1999, fewer than 10% of these worked in patients. His protocol was designed to address many of the previous shortcomings by transplanting sufficient numbers of islets into the liver by using multiple donors, and by testing a novel anti-rejection strategy that avoided steroids and allowed the transplanted islets to work at their best. The result became known internationally as the ‘Edmonton Protocol.’
Shapiro led the clinical team that tested his approach in seven initial patients, all of whom (100%) were able to discontinue the need for insulin injections for periods beyond a year. He was the lead author in the landmark paper published in July 2000 that described these results. Since then, he and his team have transplanted almost 300 Canadians and have continued to refine and optimize the protocol. This treatment has been replicated many times internationally, and over 2000 patients worldwide have now received islet transplants using the backbone of his protocol.
A large ‘registration’ trial conducted in Canada and the USA reported its positive findings in 2016 in the Journal Diabetes Care. Countries including England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada have approved and funded islet transplantation as part of the ‘standard of care for patients with brittle, difficult-to-control, forms of Type 1 diabetes.
Since the development of the Edmonton Protocol, he has led or co-led three major ongoing international multicentre clinical trials to further improve islet transplantation outcomes. He leads the Edmonton team, which is the largest islet transplantation team worldwide. Shapiro also led the first-in-human stem cell transplant trials in Edmonton, Canada in 2014, and continues to refine stem cell transplantation approaches in patients. So far these studies are proving both promising and safe when tested in Canadians.
In his basic science laboratory, Professor Shapiro developed a new means to transplant cells beneath the skin by using a temporary tube to induce new blood vessels to grow. Before then, islet transplants beneath the skin failed universally, but this treatment is now known as the ‘Deviceless Technique’.
In liver transplantation research, Shapiro and his team recently conducted two trials in Edmonton of a new machine designed to incubate and keep donated human livers alive outside the body before transplantation. This technology is radically altering our ability to rescue damaged livers and provide safer livers for transplant. It is also allowing these transplants to happen during regular daylight hours. Professor Shapiro further led a cross-Canadian research team to test similar technologies in heart, lung, kidney and pancreas transplantations as part of the Canadian National Transplant Research Project.
His busy research lab is currently working on more than 30 projects and 15 human clinical trials. One is an exciting immune reset trial. In this study, people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are given a combination of targeted medications designed to reset their immune system and repair the pancreas. Besides maintaining an active immunology/transplant research laboratory, Dr. Shapiro has a busy clinical practice specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, as well as transplant surgery, and was featured in an internationally acclaimed movie about organ transplantation called ‘Memento Mori.’ A shorter-length version of this called ‘Vital Bonds’ was aired last year across Canada by the CBC’s David Suzuki’s 'The Nature of Things. An edited version called ‘Transplanting Hope’ has been aired across the USA as part of PBS. This movie is helping to raise awareness about organ donation.
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Lawyer turned entrepreneur, advocate and community builder, mom and wife, Chantel works to make complex things easy to understand and inclusive by listening to, learning from and connecting to other people. She is an educator who is driven by empowering others through knowledge, facilitating discussion and creating community.
In this episode, Chantel breaks down the fundamentals of why a diverse group of people makes for the best team in a board room, the three pillars that DirectHer focuses on to build great leaders, and some of the shortcomings that women are still faced with when trying to participate on a board, whether it's a non-for-profit, for-profit, or serving on a committee.
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Meg Tucker has been creating shared experiences through media for over twenty years. Creator of the Shaw TV original kids cooking show Just One Bite, and a top twenty-five finalist on Masterchef Canada, Meg’s catchy enthusiasm for life brings joy to everyone she meets in front of and behind her kitchen counter.
When the world shifted in March 2020, Meg made the ultimate pivot to build a food community called Cook with Meg. Today, Meg brings her years of experience and talents together providing live and on-demand cooking classes for adults, families and children in four countries. Meg’s following of kitchen keeners come back, again and again, to create and cultivate their culinary cool. Whether it’s baking something yummy, or crafting a savoury dish, Meg’s passion goes far beyond teaching people how to cook.
It’s to help people relax, develop life skills, practice patience, and build self-esteem by making fun and delicious dishes in the kitchen together. No matter where you live, Meg says everyone can connect through making and sharing food. To do that, Meg carefully designs her cooking classes and camps in ways that help people to connect with their inner chef and the people around them.
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Melanie is the Executive Director with DRIFCan, but her involvement with the organization and the diabetes community does not stop there. After both of her sons were diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Melanie saw the impact of the disease on her boys first-hand and became involved with volunteering with the diabetes community. She has participated in many community initiatives, including a kids’ walk program aimed at raising awareness for T1D in schools and various other fundraisers. Her involvement within diabetes organizations has ranged from a board member, chair of outreach to mentorship for newly diagnosed families and community walks.
After many years in the banking industry, Melanie made the transition to put her efforts fully into the diabetes community. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Some of her favourite things to do are skiing, camping, and taking road trips.
In this episode, Melanie gives insight into her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic witnessing the mistreatment of health care workers during her visits to the hospital on behalf of her son, who was sick from an unrelated illness made worse by his diabetes.
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Schoena Johnson was raised in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, population 109, with one paved road and three surnames: Johnson, Jones and Palm. She grew up showing pigs, shooting rifles and chasing after her two older brothers. She met Jason Strudwick through friends of friends, and after a three-year courtship, married in 2006.
This is their story of the family they worked so hard and sacrificed much to build. This is the story of the winding road that led to the love they share with their three children, all while Jason was playing in the NHL, and Schoena was starting her own business, Yo Mama Maternity, which focuses on fashion for pregnant women, and more recently, nursing apparel.
In this episode, Schoena gives us insight into their struggle with fertility, exploring every option, the mental hardships of trying for pregnancy, the beautiful story of their adoption of their son Cain, and so much more. Schoena has an absolutely amazing sense of humour, but also her humility, her selfless way she approaches motherhood, and her grace and thankfulness of everything she has is always shining through. This is an episode you won't want to miss, filled with hardships, laughter, and so much love.
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In 1992, five young friends and entrepreneurs with a passion for building a unique niche in the home furnishings industry founded Budget Blinds. Brent Hallock, his twin brother Chad, Tony Forbes, Todd Jackson, and David Lewis banded together to dedicate themselves to the lifestyle they'd dreamed of. In the early years, they ran Budget Blinds out of a small apartment. By combining their industry experience and people skills, they pounded the pavement the old-fashioned way to grow the company into what it is today—America’s #1 window coverings franchise with over 1,000 consultants throughout the U.S. and Canada. When they finally decided to sell the company, it sold for $500 million.
With extensive knowledge and experience in the home improvement industry, each of the founders brought their individual strengths to the table and remained involved in the day-to-day operations. Brent dives into the story of the company's inception, the equal split attitude all the co-founders adopted, how the day-to-day work was handled, and so much more. He has remained humble, kind, and caring throughout this journey; money has not changed him. His gratitude is apparent, and his smiley demeanour is contagious, and he is one heck of a success story. Click here to watch the episode of Undercover Boss which features Budget Blinds, here is a Forbes article that highlights Brent and his friends who founded the company, and most fun of all, he has an IMDb page.
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On this very special bonus episode of The Inner Circle, I have some things to share with you. It's my 50th birthday! I’ve completed another trip around the sun and as I do, it’s time for me to embrace a new decade. Friends.. this is 50!
I compiled 10 lessons from my 5 decades on Earth to share with you all. Here are some things I know now that I may not have known then.
Ten Lessons from Carrie Doll:
Age is Just a Number
Your Health is Your Wealth; Treat Your Body With Respect Your Thoughts
Create Your Reality
Communication is Our Most Important Skill: Talk About the Tough Stuff Judgement is a relationship
Killer Time is Our Most Precious Commodity
Are You Living Your Passion?
Education Comes in All different Forms
Practice Gratitude
Tell People You Love Them See
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We often do not see the opportunities that will grace our lives and take us on a path far better than we could ever dream of and for Southern California native Chef Lawrence Duran, that is exactly what happened. Becoming a Chef was inevitable, but becoming a personal chef for The Wahlbergs was destiny. As a child growing up in the valley of the Angels, before he could call himself ‘Chef’’, Lawrence Duran endured the subtle pressure of cooking for himself. With his mother working long hours and a grumbling tummy, he knew he had to eat. McDonald's would suffice many nights, but his taste buds yearned for more – something home-cooked, so he rolled up his sleeves and went to work. His hands were his tools and his imagination was the fuel to his kitchen masterpieces.
He drew inspiration from Julia Childs and Thomas Keller while they played on the television, but his biggest inspiration is his grandmother. He remembers being on the kitchen floor playing with pots and pans while she prepared and cooked for their family. “We have a large family. With 7 kids of her own and several grandchildren, she was always cooking. Every time someone would walk through the door, she would make sure they had something to eat”.
As Lawrence grew older, he continued to learn his grandmothers’ methods of cooking and incorporated them into his own unique style, ultimately moulding him into the chef he is today. During the latter years of his education, Duran transferred to high schools and went on to live with his father. Entering a new high school was not the most ideal situation for him, but little did he know, he was exactly where he was supposed to be. He befriended a boy named Christian, who happened to be the son of the owner of a very well-known catering company in Los Angeles and after graduation, Lawrence began working for Christian’s father's catering company. Simultaneously he worked in construction which funded his time at The Kitchen Academy in Hollywood in the evenings. Juggling construction and culinary school were difficult, but he knew nothing great comes without hard work, so he resiliently continued.
As fate would have it, Mark Wahlberg was in need of a private chef and was friends with the owner of the catering company Duran worked for, Mario’s Catering Company. Mario highly recommended Lawrence to Mr.Wahlberg and Mr.Wahlberg agreed to let Lawrence demonstrate his skill level. He would work construction from 3 am – 1 pm then prep and serve The Wahlberg’s from 3 pm-7 pm for 6 months until he became full-time and quit construction. “Time management is extremely crucial when you’re preparing food for multiple people or preparing certain dishes. Giving yourself ample time, even down to one-tenth of a second, to get each task done is very important and that’s why I love my MTM Predator Watch,” says Duran. “The three chronographs assist me often and allow me to work faster and more precisely. Sometimes I feel like I’m a professional multi-tasker” chuckles Duran. “Sure, I know my ingredients beforehand, but everything needs to cook for an exact amount of time. My Predator keeps me on top of it. I rinse off food without the worry of getting it wet, I can bang it on literally anything and it doesn’t get scratched or break. This thing is stylish and rugged, that’s why I really like it. Special Operations don’t just happen on the battlefield, they happen in the kitchen too!”
For more on Chef Duran, read up on these Messermeister and Spiceology articles on his renowned cooking skills, or follow him on Instagram.
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Blair Dorsey started her entrepreneurial career at the age of four when she would draw, make jewelry, or sell other trinkets to the captive audience that worked for her dad. While most kids enjoy taking a break during summer or other school days off, Blair would go to work with her dad and spend her day shadowing different department heads and coming up with business plans. Blair worked her way up in the company and was on the payroll by age eight.
Growing up with a father who taught, encouraged, and fostered an entrepreneurial mindset gave Blair the foundation and drive to excel in school so that she could one day be a business leader herself. A California native, Blair grew up in Irvine and graduated top of her class from University High School. From there, Blair continued the family tradition of Trojans and studied at the University of Southern California. Not quite ready for the real world, Blair decided to further her education at Chapman University School of Law where she earned her JD and became a member of the California Bar a few months after graduation. Blair married her high school sweetheart, Donovan, the following May and a year later they started building their family. Donovan and Blair moved to Las Vegas when their first son was one month old and took advantage of the fallen housing market by buying up to seven houses a day at the auction steps. Two and a half years and another son later the economy was on a rebound and the Dorsey’s were eager to return to California and to start their next business venture. The Dream Junction is the brainchild of six family members: Dad, Brother Trevor, Aunt Jullie, Uncle Paul, Donovan, and Blair. With Blair leading the way as CEO, The Dream Junction grew from an idea to a multimillion-dollar company within a few short years. Today The Dream Junction does digital printing on textiles for some of the world’s largest e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores. Chances are if you have bought a shirt from a Facebook link or design-your-own site, The Dream Junction was behind the scenes doing both the printing and the fulfillment of your order.
With the internal need to constantly improve, innovate, and disrupt, Blair founded another company in 2016 that revolutionized the direct-to-garment printing industry with their invention of the OvalJet printer. The OvalJet is now powering The Dream Junction and has been the belle of the ball at printing and textile conventions worldwide. Today Blair, Donovan, their two sons (ages 6 and 7), and daughter (age 3) live in San Juan Capistrano and spend summers at their home on the lake in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The Dream Junction has an office for the Dorsey kids as they beg to spend time at “the working shop”. Nothing could make Blair happier than continuing the tradition of working alongside of her children and teaching them how to be business leaders themselves.
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A member of the PGA of America’s Quarter Century Club, Jerry has dedicated his career to teaching and coaching the game of golf for almost 30 years. He directed Kapalua Resort’s golf instruction program from 1995 - 2012 and was instrumental in the creation and overall conception and design of Hawaii’s premier state-of-the-art golf training facility, the Kapalua Golf Academy.
Under his leadership, the Kapalua Golf Academy was recognized by GOLF Magazine in its “Top 25 Golf Schools in America”. Golf Digest magazine designated Jerry as “Top Teacher in Hawaii” ten times and since 2009, Jerry has been recognized as a GOLF Magazine TOP 100 Teacher. Following his tenure at Kapalua Resort, Jerry was on the Presidential Advisory Board for TaylorMade adidas Golf and directed sales in Hawaii, Guam & Saipan while concurrently owning & operating Jerry King Golf Instruction.
In 2013, Jerry was recruited by Discovery Land Company and now directs golf instruction at several properties including El Dorado & Chileno Bay in Cabo Mexico, Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club in Idaho and Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club in Austin Texas. Jerry has consistently contributed an extensive array of instructional articles to national publications and has been featured eight (8) times on The Golf Channel’s “Golf Academy Live” in Orlando, Florida. Jerry was the emcee and official starter of the PGA TOUR’s Tournament of Champions from 2000-2019.
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Debi Yadegari is the Founder and CEO of Villyge. Her experience juggling a challenging legal career and breastfeeding as a new mom was the muse for Villyge, and why Debi is so dedicated to providing parents with the workplace support they need to pursue their professional goals while also balancing the responsibilities of new parenthood. Debi traded her briefcase for a diaper bag in 2005 and has been supporting working parents ever since. Today, she is the leading authority on lactation accommodation law and a trusted expert on all matters working in parenthood. She is a sought-after speaker and frequent contributor to Fox Networks, Working Mother Media, and various HR syndicates.
Most importantly, she is a working mother of five (ages 3, 9, 12, 13 and 15). Prior to joining the esteemed ranks of motherhood, Debi developed a distinguished legal career. She began her career as a Corporate Associate in Big Law, where she specialized in security offerings within the capital markets.
Subsequently, she served as Counsel to the Investment Banking Division of a leading international investment bank. While practicing law, Debi also offered pro bono legal assistance to the New York Legal Assistance Group. Debi received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she double-majored in economics and political science, and her Juris Doctor from George Washington University. Debi is a Certified Lactation Counselor with the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice and lives on Long Island, with her supportive husband and five children.
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A former engineer and director of professional services that led 6 teams and 50+ staff, Andrew Luu were successful in his career but not with his health. Overweight his entire life, he almost had a heart attack at the age of 30. Being a new father, Andrew realized he needed to change or else he would not be around for his children. He transformed his life when he lost 100 lbs and kept it off, using techniques he learned from his engineering and project management career. When friends and colleagues lost weight using his techniques, he was compelled to leave his job and create Luuze to help others take back control of their health like he did so others could live their best life.
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Meet Tess Annique, founder of Wellness with Tess. Born in Corona Del Mar, California, Tess her health and wellness journey started four years ago. Tired of feeling unhappy with how she was, Tess decided to make a change. She started living a life of intention, making decisions that lead to a better her. Tess quit drinking alcohol, took a major self-inventory, and got rid of the things that no longer served her. Tess changed every facet of her life.
Four years later, here she is, a happy, well-rounded, healthy human being. In the last four years, Tess learned so much in her quest for good living; in fitness, food, mental health, and spirituality. Wellness with Tess is a result of that journey. Tess's hope is that in reaching out, people who are struggling can become the best version of themselves. Tess started her career in fashion at age 15 when she was scouted by Elite Model Management. She has been involved in the fashion industry ever since. Tess has her BBA in Marketing & Fashion Media from Southern Methodist University. She then went on to study plant-based nutrition at Cornell, in which she is now certified; Tess is also a certified health and wellness coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She currently lives in Las Vegas with her fiance, Sheldon Souray, and their french bulldog, Moose.
In this episode, Tess is as vulnerable as can be, sharing her story of recovery, falling in love, tragedy leading to better choices, and so much more. Tess is a true symbol of strength and healing; this episode has takeaways for everyone.
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Emilie Iggiotti is a portrait photographer from a tiny French island in the Indian Ocean, not far from Madagascar, called Reunion Island. A world traveller, she studied in Versailles, France, lived in Normandy, Paris, Montreal, and now, lives in Edmonton, AB. While she originally studied literature and law, the legal industry lacked the creativity and connection that photography gives her. She found her purpose with photography. She started as a wedding photographer in France and then moved to Canada in 2010. She had to start over in Quebec but after a few years of photographing weddings, she felt uninspired by her work.
When she moved to Edmonton in 2016, she knew she was ready to focus on portraits and decided to rebrand herself as a portrait photographer. Since then, her work as a lifestyle and portrait photographer, focusing on women, allows her to shape the way her clients see themselves – which is an invaluable gift. She now helps women through imagery and wants to empower every woman to step into her own light, whether personally or through entrepreneurship. She photographs women at all stages of their lives. Her latest offering called "The Crone" encourages women over 50 to step in front of her camera and share their stories. We all have these Wise Women in our lives and it’s time for them to be seen and celebrated.
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Michelle Salt was born and raised on a game farm outside of a small Alberta town called Calmar. From an early age, Michelle had a passion for sports. When she was 13, she fell in love with snowboarding and chased the dream of someday becoming a professional snowboarder. Though she never made it to the pro level, her love for the sport never died.
In June 2011, Michelle was out for an evening ride when she lost control of her motorcycle. Upon impact, she broke several bones and severed her femoral artery, causing her to almost bleed to death. She spend 7 days on life support, 5 months in the hospital recovering, and lost her right leg 10 inches above the knee. Though she knew she was going to have some tough times ahead of her, Michelle was determined to get back on a snowboard and carve her way to the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games.
In March of 2014, Michelle made that dream a reality when she competed in the debut of snowboarding becoming the first-ever Female Canadian Paralympic snowboarder. She pushed herself to new levels leading into the 2018 games with 13 World Cup Podiums, ranked 3rd Overall and was the most Marketed Canadian Winter Paralympian. She just missed the podium with a 4th place finish in Boardercross and 5th in Banked Slalom with the top finish for Canada. Michelle loves to try it all! Her favourite hobbies currently are riding her Dirtbike, Snowmobiling in the backcountry, learning new tricks on her wake surfboard, volunteering her time to Adaptive sport and exploring the beautiful Okanagan with her Dog Lenny. Michelle is an Interior BC Realtor, Mobility and Accessibility Consultant for Motion, a Motivational Speaker and a competitive Wakesurfer.
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Lindsay brings 20 years of expert subject matter experience as an integrated strategic human resources business partner. She is a passionate diversity and inclusion change agent and employee champion collaborator. Today Lindsay leads our leadership and management consulting practice as well as partnerships with strategic clients in our executive search practice.
Since joining Boyden, Lindsay has worked in multiple industries. In her previous role as Vice President of Human Resources and Head of Human Resources for Canada at a large multinational, U.S.-headquartered, publicly-traded organization. She was accountable for the enterprise portfolio, which included leading their human capital strategy, accountable for functional mergers & acquisitions, facilitating organizational efficiencies as well as leading the equity, diversity, and inclusion portfolio. Through her EDI accountability, she championed the business case to pivot the Indigenous relations mandate to comprehensive Indigenous relations and community engagement philosophy focused on connectedness between culture and business. Lindsay has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Co-operative bachelor's degree in management and human resources from the University of Lethbridge. She is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified HR Professional - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM – SCP).
Additionally, she has further completed the Queen's Executive Education Certificate Program. She is active in the community as a guest lecturer with MacEwan University, Business Mentor with Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Services as well as a co-chair for the EDI Advisory Board, Board Member for Women Building Futures, and the Chair of the Human Resources Committee. Lindsay has an absolutely amazing story of growing up early in the face of adversity. She has been through so much and has overcome the most challenging obstacles to achieve the goals in her life. In this episode, Lindsay opens up about her childhood, how abuse impacted her, how she developed her life in corporate America, and what ultimately ended up being her true passion.
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Newground Developments, founded and run by Ashley and Brian MacLean, are an Edmonton-based boutique builder specializing in custom-built homes, commercial spaces and construction project consultation. Their passion is creating unique homes and thoughtfully designed spaces that respond to the demands of modern work and life.
Together, Ashley and Brian work to make dream homes a reality, within a specific budget. Ashley and Brian open up this week on the Inner Circle about what it's like working together as a married couple, how they got into the business, community support, and so much more. Also, fun fact for everyone, they just so happen to be Carrie's brother and sister-in-law! Their easy-going attitude, passion for the work they do, and great senses of humour make this episode unforgettable.
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Her name is Robin Hobal, and she owns and operates MINA Consignment. Robin started to Make It New Again when she was a mom in" transition". Long ago, Robin was an elementary school teacher who chose to stay at home with her growing family. When she returned to the paid workforce in that same field, after 7 years, Robin was laid off from a contract position and found herself looking to fill her days with something flexible and fun while staying home with 2 over-scheduled kids.
While scrolling through Instagram one night, she became instantly intrigued with the world of reselling. Robin polled her girlfriends to see if she had a base of ladies that were interested in cleaning out their closets to find items that no longer fit, they no longer gravitated to or their tastes or styles had changed. Within a week, she had over 100 clothing pieces to sell and a small base to help her spread the word about what she was doing! Robin's business has grown substantially in the last 4 years but has had its ups and downs. Thankfully she has a supportive husband that not only allowed her to take over their basement to store our inventory but helped her carve out a niche business that she loves.
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WAGGLES Academy for Dogs Inc. is owned and operated by Sharna “Shar” Mulligan and is central Alberta’s positive Dog Training professional of choice! Learn with your pet in a force-free environment full of fun and support. There are many options: training at home privately, semi-private sessions, or in group classes. Training and behaviour solutions are planned specifically for each individual. Shar is a certified Canine Training & Behaviour professional. She earned her diplomas and certification through Canine Correspondence Studies, Waterloo, Ontario, along with her diploma in Comprehensive Canine Aggression Therapy.
Shar continuously furthers her education and keeps updated with dog behaviours and training methods by reading books and research papers, designing programs, and attending seminars and educational workshops. For example, Shar attended the one day seminar by Cesar Millan in Calgary, Alberta; a 3-day conference in Toronto, Ontario by Dr. Ian Dunbar; Learning Labs & Training Sessions by Karen Pryor Academy, in Portland Oregon; a 3 day seminar and audit by Suzanne Clothier; The Art & Science of Animal Behaviour with Sophia Yin in Edmonton, Alberta; a symposium and lab at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinarian Medicine; a two-day workshop earning another Trick Training Certification from "Do More With Your Dog Association" presented by Kyra Sundance; as well as frequent webinars and workshops presented by positive professionals. Shar is serious about her love for dogs, but is very laid back by nature. She’s unbelievably dedicated, fun, and passionate about our best friends, our furry wonderful companions.
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SHAKTI is the divine feminine power representing liberation. Shakti represents power, ability, capacity, strength, empowerment and all energy we use to manifest and create the life we want in all of its forms. Shakti is the foundation for a conscious life.
Sarah Bowker grew up a lover; heart always wide open. When she designs her jewelry, it all comes down to matters of the heart and liberation. Sarah has been making jewelry since she was young, and has always sought inspiration and wisdom from other cultures. She believes there is a lot that can be learned from the wisdom traditions and indigenous tribes from around the world. Their eye for adornment, their wisdom, their heart. It all shapes, moves, and inspires the work Sarah does through Shakti.
Sarah recalls setting out to India in her 20’s after Nursing School, and finding inspiration in the Tibetan refugee settlements. There was something so deep and so rich about their culture. Something about the way they adorned themselves with meaning and symbolism touched Sarah in a deep way. She was in India to study yoga, in theory, but she believes she was really in India to connect with the rich culture, environment, and heritage to open a deeper part of herself. Sarah chose the name SHAKTI for the brand because of what it represents. LIBERATION.
Shakti is the creative energy that inspires you to seek growth and change and to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Sarah has a hunger to create, to serve, to make a difference. Her biggest hope is that she can harness this love for stones, the wisdom traditions, and transformation and share a little wisdom with us all.
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Born in Arizona, raised in Nelson, British Columbia, Kodette LaBarbera is a wife and mother who has built her life on building better communities through a healthy, active and charitable lifestyle. Kodette is a wife to former NHL goalie Jason LaBarbera and mother to two sons, Easton and Ryder.
In 2013, she began co- starring on the W Network’s hit TV show “Hockey Wives”. Through the popular docu-series, she showcased her charitable endeavours, focusing on her commitment to Autism – a cause close to her heart. In 2012, Kodette’s eldest son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Since then, Kodette has remained committed to ensuring Ryder’s success through her own education and by raising funds and awareness for research and support programs with multiple local and national organizations. Kodette’s husband played 16 years pro hockey and met Kodette in Calgary in 2006.
Since then, the couple, joined by Ryder in 2009 and Easton 2011, have lived in 6 cities. Kodette has always made it a priority to make a commitment to her new community by getting involved in local volunteer activities and charities close to her heart. In 2011, Kodette, along with Brijet Whitney and Katerina Jokinen spearheaded a grassroots fundraising effort called “Love for Lokomotiv” that raised funds for the wives, girlfriends and families of victims of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the KHL team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Her philanthropic efforts have resulted in over $1,500,000 raised for multiple charities in Canada and the United States.
Now that Jason has retired from the NHL and working as a goalie coach for the Calgary Flames and Hockey Canada, the family has made Calgary their year-round home. Kodette loves being able to connect with her fans and other parents and families. She loves hearing from other parents with autistic children to share success stories and being able to help those trying to balance a healthy lifestyle through fitness, nutrition and social outings! With the nomadic lifestyle of the hockey world, Kodette moved 18 times in the course of Jason's career, so she understands more than most how stressful moving can be. She prides herself on her attention to detail, knowledge of what people expect when moving and helps her clients through all aspects of the home search. Kodette is really excited to be joining Sotheby's International Realty Canada and working alongside a strong team of successful agents, where she looks forward to sharing her passion and expertise.
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Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Paula Simons earned a B.A. Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Stanford University, before spending time as a fellow at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. She has been a radio documentary-maker, a playwright, a television pundit, a magazine writer, a podcaster, and an author of popular history, but she is best known for her work as a political columnist and investigative journalist with the Edmonton Journal.
Over the course of her 23 years with the Journal, Simons earned two National Newspaper Awards for her investigations and analysis of Alberta’s troubled child welfare system. Her investigative work on Indigenous child welfare and government cover-ups of the deaths of children in foster care also earned her recognition from the UNESCO Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom, and from Journalists for Human Rights.
Simons was part of two Edmonton Journal “breaking news” teams that won National Newspaper Awards for their coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfire and for their stories on the murder of four RCMP officers at Rochfort Bridge, Alberta. She earned a six further National Newspaper Award citations of merit for her columns and editorials on Alberta politics. She has also received recognition from the Alberta Centre for Civil Liberties Research for her work championing LGBQT rights, from the Canadian Bar Association, for her writing on legal affairs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, for her columns on mental health care, and from the Edmonton Historical Board, for her work as a popular historian and champion of heritage preservation. Paula is such a candid, fun, honest person with no shortage of good stories, golden advice, and belly laughs. She is a true cheerleader for others, and works very hard to make a positive difference in the world around her, no matter which path it takes her.
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Sarah Chan and Jhen Pabillano have stories to tell, and know others whose stories held power, meaning, and insight. 20 years ago, they met at The Gateway, a student newspaper at the University of Alberta, where both nurtured their passion to stand against the grain of what's popular and talk about what they felt was important. What started as an idea to reconnect with Gateway alumni turned into a new passion project cultivated by newfound time as a result of COVID and the desire to reconnect and tell stories with old friends. These are the stories of people entering their middle age, of newfound wisdom, trials and tribulations, difficult choices, and so much more. This is Midlife.
Sarah Chan (MA) is a musician & artist, teacher, social advocate, yoga toddler (RYT-200), and mother of two. She operates a private piano studio, seeing over 30 students each week. Sarah created and Chairs the Dentons Make Your Mark program at United Way, a youth activation program for student leaders. She also Co-Chaired United Way’s campaign cabinet from 2016-2018. As a social advocate with a deep understanding of Edmonton’s charitable sector, Sarah currently sits as a director on both the CN and Telus Community Giving Boards, in Edmonton. Sarah has been a mentor with BGCBigs for the past 7 years.
She is the Honorary Patron for YESS; An advocate for Edmonton Public Library; And, a Member of the Mentor team at Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Sarah is one half of mèi mèi, a sister ukulele duo. She is a long-time feminist and cycling advocate. And she races sails boats! Most importantly, she excels at telling the truth and making jokes. She is small, and mighty. Jhenifer Pabillano, PMP, is a Project Manager with the City of Vancouver, working on strategic corporate projects for the City’s Engineering Services department. Previously, she was the Communications Manager for the 2018 municipal election and spent five years as the City’s first ever Social Media Strategist.
Her work at the City has earned a UBCM Community Excellence Award for Best Practices in Social Media, a Canadian Internet Marketing Award for Best Social Media Campaign, and an IABC Gold Quill Merit Award. Jhenifer's previous roles include award-winning communications work for TransLink, the transportation authority in Metro Vancouver. She holds a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia, and a BA from the University of Alberta.
To read more on Midlife, or to purchase your copy, visit their website, or follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The launch is Thursday, April 22 at 8pm Mountain Time on YouTube.
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“Business is community. And community is our business." These are the words that drive Rowena Cui, PlanIt Sound Co-founder, and this is how she endeavours to evolve and grow as a business owner. Her relentless hustle and passion for fusing community with marketing inspired the dual vision for her award-winning company, PlanIt Sound Inc. - “to actively engage with our thriving community, while helping to grow the business brands of high-profile organizations through the power of high-quality creative video, musical anthems and special events.”
Rowena is also the President-Elect with the International Live Events Association (ILEA) and her most important title is that of mother, to her two boys, Red and Graymoor, and life and business partner, to her husband RJ. Rowena has based her life's mission and business on the "why" - helping people connect in meaningful ways via community events. Bringing people together is Rowena's passion, and with her partner's help, she brings it to life in many different forms, from fundraisers to parties to making albums with at-risk youth as a creative outlet. Rowena is a driven, fun, passionate person whose contagious laugh and great energy makes this episode one to remember.
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Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer and has shared her wellness philosophy with audiences from platforms such as the Jenny McCarthy show, the International Bipolar Foundation, and many health summits and docuseries. She is recognized as a top ND to follow by two independent organizations.
Her book “Beyond the Label” is a comprehensive guide to naturopathic mental health. These conversations are not always easy to have, but they're necessary. Understanding the struggles of persons with mental health disorders is pivotal to having empathy for others, but also for understanding what you or a close loved one may be going through. Dr. Chris is the perfect person to learn from; her warmth, deep knowledge, and anecdotes of her own struggles with mental health are covered in this episode. Bipolar disorder is one that is still misconstrued by the general public, so proper education about it and its treatment is key.
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Branding only works if you truly believe in what you put into the world. Traci Bateman knew what she wanted to contribute from a young age after losing her mother to breast cancer at 14 years old; a lifelong journey of wellness. Wellness came in many forms. Pursuing a desire for the education she graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in economics in 1988. She returned to her studies two decades later to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for Interior Architecture and Design. Traci’s childhood loss lit a lifelong fire within her of how not to die. Live life. Live it fully. Live for yourself and live for others. Love influenced Traci’s every action, from winning nine club championships on the links, to laying down roots in Edmonton to be with the love of her life Mike, her two stepsons, and two golden doodles.
Much like branding, a life well-lived, is a life of change. Traci has rebranded herself professionally multiple times. She’s owned businesses from golf accessories, marketing, interior design, and most recently opening Bliss YogaSpa in 2012; an ambitious resort-style spa that melds yoga with beauty. Quite simply, Bliss is the culmination of a life in pursuit of Wellness, for the mind, body and soul. Traci Bateman truly believes in what she has put into the world.
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Her name is Sunita Sumaru, and she is an Edmonton-based makeup artist and the owner of Sen Studios. Sen is a makeup studio that provides makeup services and makeup education that will empower you to find your own personal style, teaching lessons about face shape, how to bring out your best features, and boost your confidence by accentuating the beauty that is already there. Sen prides themselves on diversity and inclusivity. The makeup education side of the business is to offer aspiring artists of all skill levels lessons to improve skill, confidence, knowledge of products, and much more. Sen's goal as a company is to promote positive self-image, authenticity, and self-acceptance. In this episode, Sunita's charm and vulnerability shine through as she details how her parents taught her selflessness, work ethic, and the skills necessary to harbour her own strengths and make it in the world on her terms.
A story of changed plans, turning what could be perceived failures into opportunities, and remaining the example her two daughters need, Sunita is a strong, dedicated, fun, hilarious woman with so much grit and passion that is also exuded by her business model. Step into the Inner Circle to learn how she did it.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is of a sensitive nature and deals with suicide. Garrett Lombardi was a 20-year-old pre-medicine student from San Diego on a date with his girlfriend when a day full of unexpected circumstances and new plans turned into a pivotal moment in his life, and the woman he would that day save. Garrett Lombardi and his girlfriend stumbled upon a struggling woman at a cliff's edge and made choices at the moment that ended in the woman contemplating suicide coming away from that ledge unharmed. Garrett says this was God acting through him. Whether you're a person of faith or not, the incredible humanity and reaction to a situation he'd not ever been in before are awe-inspiring. Garrett is now 21, and with a year removed from the situation, steps into the Inner Circle to share his experience of that day, what it brought to his life, how it changed his faith, and how it reinforced his choice to enter the medical field.
Since Garrett is a medical student who is very dedicated to his studies, he doesn't have a product or service we'd usually send you to, but here is an article from 2018 detailing his own journey with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, which really shines a light on his character, optimism, and determination.
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Lazina McKenzie is in love with entrepreneurial spirit. She loves working with organizations and teaching people. It was in 2010 when Lazina got one of those goose-bumpy, this-is-what-life’s-about moments. She was volunteering with Suit Yourself, which offers a helping hand to disadvantaged women seeking employment by providing them with free, quality clothing and accessories. That’s when she saw firsthand how discovering a sense of style can give a person an extra boost of confidence when they need it most. So in 2011, with work experience in hand, Lazina McKenzie chose to look away from the traditional corporate route to create and build something that was uniquely hers. She quit her MBA-level, MBA-paying job, started L2 Style, and never looked back. Lazina's goal has been to provide real, actionable training, advice and tools to all clients. But she's not just about business. Lazina loves to play any Frisbee sport she can, goes hiking regularly, and loves to cook and eat. She'll go anywhere, do anything (at least once) and see anything. Everything. Lazina is a community booster, a style booster, even a mood booster.
Her end goal is to get involved in anything she can to contribute towards building a positive and interesting network around her. Lazina steps into the Inner Circle this week to share her struggles, her high moments, and everything in between. While dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, family heartache, and more, she was running a business as an entrepreneur. Her life path has never led her in an anticipated direction, and she takes it all in stride with the lessons she learned in hand. This week, let Lazina inspire you to take the road less travelled.
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No one could possibly imagine the surprise and pain of your spouse passing at age 25 suddenly, under any circumstances. Emily Cave has lived it and is stepping into The Inner Circle to share her story. Colby Cave was a forward for the Edmonton Oilers and the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, and before that with the Boston Bruins organization and the WHL's Swift Current Broncos. He passed away on April 11, 2020, due to complications from a colloid cyst on his brain. Since his sudden and tragic passing, Emily has worked with the Edmonton Oilers to set up the Colby Cave Memorial Fund, which donates to charitable organizations that benefit causes that were important to Colby. The amount of strength, perseverance, and the sense of being grounded that Emily demonstrates is remarkable. The city of Edmonton's response and support for Emily and the family of Colby Cave has been extraordinary.
In this episode, there is much heartbreak, but there is also a strong message of a community stepping up and supporting one of their own in a time of terrible tragedy.
To donate to the Colby Cave Memorial Fund, or to keep up with Emily and what she's working on, visit the Memorial Fund website, or follow Emily on Instagram.
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In January of 2020, Rachel Mielke received a cervical cancer diagnosis, which set her on an onerous personal journey toward recovery during a year of global suffering. During this trying year, she was able to find respite in simple things like deep breathing, journaling, and juicing. Family, support networks, and second opinions were also instrumental in guiding her through some incredibly difficult decisions. “Things in life happen for you. They don’t happen to you.” Rachel often circles back to this quote when talking about her diagnosis, and it’s easy to see why she values this perspective of things “happening for you.”
After all, this journey brought her closer to her advocacy work, helped her re-evaluate her work-life balance, prioritize her health, and make the big decision to move her family to Victoria. This experience gave her a sense of urgency and clarity about the changes she wanted to make in her life, and she executed those changes in a way that proves that times of great difficulty can also be times of great opportunity. Rachel is involved in so much work outside of her business, including speaking, advocating for women's health, serving on boards, and much more.
To keep up with her work, and for more info on resources pertaining to women's health, visit the Hillberg & Berk website, or follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
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Paulette Senior is President & CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She has devoted her career to empowering women and girls to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Paulette started her career on the front lines of social service organizations in some of Toronto’s most economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods. She saw how social resources and systemic change could transform women’s lives. Through her work and advocacy with shelters, as well as employment and housing programs, she has earned numerous awards and become one of the most respected women leaders in Canada.
Paulette joined the Foundation in 2016, after 10 years as CEO of YWCA Canada. Her work with the Foundation is guided by the vision of an inclusive, national movement toward gender equity that will strengthen all Canadians. Paulette is a fun, intelligent, wise individual from whose words we should all glean valuable lessons. Her leadership and her goals for change are calls to action for passionate people, and those who want a change but may not know where to start helping.
For more on Paulette and her work, visit the CWF website, follow her on Twitter, or read up on her more in this article by the Huffington Post.
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Brad Smoliak: lover of all things starting with “F”! Family, friends, food, fine wine, and most of all, fabulous wife! Born at the General Hospital with Transposition of the Great Vessel, and shockingly survived after some intervention, Brad was raised in Edmonton in the mid-1960’s in an average house, in an average neighbourhood, in an above-average family. Lots of love and fun, big dinners, card games, and loud Ukrainian relatives filled every square inch of the Smoliak home on the weekends and during the holidays. Likely due to this, hospitality was the obvious career choice. Although graduating in marketing, the move to cooking was swift, as it was always the first true love. Without any formal education, the Earl’s Restaurant Group provided the foundation for what was to be a lengthy career in the kitchen.
From Earl’s, it was a move to Normand’s Bistro, as their Executive Chef, and then as co-owner/co-chef at Edmonton’s formidable Hardware Grill. It was finally time for that formal education. Thank God, a fraud for all those years. It was only time before the food police came. After several years at the Hardware Grill, it was time to spend more than 7 hours a day at home, most of which was spent sleeping. Son, Nicholas wondered who this weird man was, did mom have a boyfriend? Next was the Executive Chef at the Royal Mayfair Golf & Country Club. Time to change gears. Graduating as a Certified Research Chef from the University of Guelph, provided an opportunity to contract as a consulting chef for multiple food processors, caterers, and restaurants which was exciting and involved fabulous travel opportunities. Also, an ever-changing environment working as a personal chef, catering dinner parties for the notables of Edmonton. That worked well until catering out of the house was causing some strain on what normally would be considered an idyllic marriage. Let’s just say, it wasn’t always the chef holding the rolling pin! So came the birth of Kitchen. Kitchen by Brad Smoliak is a culinary studio in downtown Edmonton, specializing in hosting dinner parties in a private environment, serving unpretentious food in a comfortable space. Kitchen also hosts cooking classes. Much better to host guests at Kitchen than to cater in their homes. It has been said, “money doesn’t always guarantee good taste or cleanliness”. J
anuary 2019 was life changing. An arduous heart surgery to install a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), as a result of late-stage heart failure and being too sick to get a transplant, changed everything. Without the VAD, death was imminent. There is not enough gratitude for the care received from the medical team and staff at The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. Hospitals are bricks and mortar filled with machines. The life’s blood of a hospital is it’s staff, their professional skills, aptitude, resilience and trouble shooting abilities, but most of all, it’s their heart, their kindness, their humour, their patience, that makes all the difference. It is a personal lifetime goal to raise $1M through fundraising initiatives for the VAD Program at the MAZ. Mentoring students and speaking to groups is an honour.
To tell the story of beating the odds in life, and in business, is immensely gratifying. Brad's story paired with his fantastic sense of humour, outlook on life, and ability to take every hardship in stride is absolutely awe-inspiring. Brad is such a special person who everyone can look to for a great example on how to stay positive in the face of absolutely anything.
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Dr. Tammarie Heit was a nurse for 10 years and worked in cardiovascular, thoracic, plastic surgery and intensive care. Wanting to make more of an impact, she decided to go into dental school. She has spent the last 25 years working in general and cranial facial dentistry. Dr. Heit has been lecturing worldwide for 10 years to dentists, orthodontists and medical doctors on her findings on the research she has published regarding her clinical results with sleep apnea, which is now getting the attention of academics and the FDA.
Dr. Heit has been very influential in the education and research of a new dental device that could be instrumental in the treatment and even eradication of sleep apnea. This is very exciting work for Dr. Heit and for patients afflicted with sleep apnea. It is a very serious disease, and one that can affect people without their knowledge. Breakthroughs are on the horizon for the DNA device, which is used to grow the jawbone to make room for the tongue and teeth inside the mouth.
Dr. Heit is working on multiple projects; links to all the mentioned programs in the episode can be found here: Vivos Life (a breakthrough device used to treat sleep apnea among other disorders), Sleep Image (used to measure your sleep habits to establish whether or not you may have a sleep disorder), and Airway Summit, which you can read more about on the website.
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Vanessa McLeod is the founder and CEO of MMMathMania, an online math teaching resource that utilizes games as a learning tool for children. She has been teaching for almost 20 years, mostly at the grade 2 or 3 level, but has taught everything from grade 1 to 5. She's the very proud Mom of an 8 year old son named Desmond, who both love being active and spending time sledding and exploring nature outside together. Vanessa is the founder of MMMathMania, but she couldn't be doing any of this without her amazing team: Ashley Elford, Nadine Taylor Wilson , Silvia Greco, Jamie Whalen and Erin Radloff are all a HUGE part of the magic. As much as Vanessa loves math and as good as she is at it, she claims to be equally bad at art, and her students know it. In fact, she got a note from one of her students one day this year that read "Dear Ms M. I like math just like you. But the thing that is different about me is that I am also good at art."
Vanessa has been a self-proclaimed math geek for as long as she can remember (well except for that year in high school, she never did pass Math 31). Her love for all things math started early. In kindergarten one of Vanessa's "show and tells" was demonstrating how she could add dice together as soon as they hit the table. One of her favourite Christmas presents ever was an analogue watch, so she could learn to tell time! Besides numbers, a few of her other favourite things include spending time with her family and friends, Orange Theory Fitness, reading, hot tubs, animals, and eating Indian and Vietnamese food.
Vanessa's passion for teaching, appreciation for her team, and excitement for math all shine through in this heartwarming episode. Getting children involved in math and learning in a way that resonates with them is something every parent will find helpful, and Vanessa's outlook on teaching, learning, and encouraging children at their own pace is an invaluable lesson for those who live and work with children.
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Dee Diaz leads Look Good Feel Better (LGFB)- Canada’s only charitable organization dedicated to the appearance related impact of cancer and its treatment for women and teens. Mobilizing supportive health care for women so they can feel more like themselves, is a personal passion and commitment for Dee. Having had cancer impact half of the women in her immediate family means she knows firsthand the value of empowering women with optimism and confidence- which research has shown can lead to better health outcomes. Having joined LGFB in 2015, Dee brings over 20 years of transformational community and corporate philanthropic engagement to deliver health programming and advocacy efforts.
Through innovative marketing and fundraising partnerships, she has been successful in creating impact, opportunity and well-being for women and children- in Canada and around the world. Prior to LGFB, Dee led strategy and teams at SickKids Foundation, UNICEF Canada and War Child Canada. Having studied community health, she began her career at SickKids Hospital and worked within the health promotion program for several years before transitioning to a career in fundraising. Dee is also passionate about building capacity to drive organizational effectiveness and agility- coupled with developing a culture that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and inspired authenticity.
Dee is proud to contribute to the ‘Social Profit Sector’ by building healthy and thriving communities, while achieving a sense of work joy driven by deep purpose. Dee's story, her words of encouragement and wisdom, and kindhearted nature make this episode a must-listen for those affected by or who love someone who has been diagnosed with cancer.
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Lara Murphy is the co-founder and director of business development and strategy of Calgary’s Ryan Murphy Construction Inc. (RMC), where she has managed numerous multi-million-dollar projects in corporate, commercial, health care and residential construction. Murphy has always focused on a cooperative leadership style to create a more transparent and educational company within the industry, emphasizing that open and positive communication are paramount. RMC is the only female-owned commercial construction firm in the city. Working with businesses like the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, Sheraton, Telus Spark, UNDRCARD Boxing Studio, Junction 9, Village Ice Cream, Gravity Café, and The Vin Room, RMC has been recognized nationally as one of the country’s fastest-growing companies and featured in publications such as Canadian Business, the Globe and Mail, MacLean’s Magazine, Report on Business, Alberta Venture, and Business in Calgary.
Murphy is a public speaker who has participated in numerous panels and regularly gives talks about leadership, entrepreneurship, the construction industry, and women in business. Outside of work, Murphy loves giving back to her community, where she volunteers for various non-profit organizations. Advocating for vulnerable women and supporting younger entrepreneurs are two areas she is passionate about. She is currently Calgary YWCA’s board chair, a board member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and a member of SAIT’s board of governors, to name a few. Through her company, she is also proud to contribute to several community initiatives by partnering with organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club, United Way, Scotia Bank Charity Marathon, Cerebral Palsy Kids, Fast & Female and the Inglewood Community Association.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Murphy has a bachelor of arts from Mount Allison University and a history of successful business start-ups that have fed her entrepreneurial and compassionate spirit. She has been married for 7 years, and in her spare time, she loves to travel, ski, garden, read, and enjoy Calgary’s river path.
For more on Lara, the RMC, and much more, check out the Chatelaine article mentioned in the episode, her LinkedIn, the RMC website, or their Facebook page.
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Kristina Williams was named the President and CEO of AEC in 2014 and oversees the management of the $350 million Alberta Enterprise Fund with its 19 venture capital fund investments and the underlying portfolio of more than 200 technology companies. Kristina also oversees AEC's industry development activities, creating access to external markets and mentors for Canadian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining AEC, Kristina worked for several technology companies where her responsibilities spanned the spectrum of legal, regulatory, international and new business development, corporate strategic planning, intellectual property management, as well as marketing and sales. She is a member of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Board of Governors and the North American Construction Group (NYSE/TSX: NOA) Board of Directors.
She also serves on the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee, and she is the Honorary Consul for Sweden in Northern Alberta. Kristina holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, a Master of Laws from Uppsala University in Sweden, accreditation for the Venture Capital Executive Program from the University of California, Berkeley – Walter A. Haas School of Business, as well as an ICD.D from the ICD-Rotman Director Education Program. Kristina's journey has been extraordinary, and she's continued through it all with a great attitude on everything life throws her way. Her dedication to the future of the economy in Alberta, to be a present mother, and to do her absolute best in everything she does is awe-inspiring.
For more on Kristina's work, visit her LinkedIn, the AEC website, or the Board Ready Women website.
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Karen Gosbee is an author, advocate against domestic violence, and mother who has been through the full spectrum of life's hardships. She had it all: the successful husband, beautiful kids, big house and a white Range Rover; filling her days with grocery shopping, exercising, gossiping over coffees, shepherding children to and from their after-school activities, all the while looking enviably at her peers. And then she realized she was the only healthy mentor her children had. She had to be the best she could be to give them self-regulation, especially living with a family member that has mental illness and addiction. Living in constant fear. When Karen's husband passed from suicide, she came forward to tell her story hoping it would encourage others to tell their own.
As she shared her story, she realized she was caught up in intimate partner terrorism and had absolutely no idea. Education drove her to amplify awareness of mental health and illness, addiction, intimate partner terrorism, gender inequities, all inequities and the unwarranted variations of care in health, education, justice, social sector etc. depending on who you are and where you come from. Karen's bravery and tenacity are almost unfathomable. Her resilience after a life filled with abuse is awe-striking. She is a force, who is dedicated to sharing her story so more people can prepare themselves for red flags and take precautions when dealing with an abusive situation.
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This week's episode is a special one; Jupiter and Saturn will appear so close together on December 21, 2020 that it will seem almost as though they are a single star. According to The Planetary Society, they have not been this close in 400 years. This celestial event inspired us to publish a day early, so you may have the chance to experience what has been dubbed the "Christmas Star" for yourselves! Mandy Trapp shared her insight with the Inner Circle on this rare event, her journey to becoming a full-time meditation and mindfulness professional, and so much more. Before opening Canada’s first mainstream meditation centre in 2016, Mandy Trapp had spent nearly 20 years studying and teaching mindfulness and meditation. As a student of Dr. Deepak Chopra, Mandy was learning how to blend ancient wisdom with modern science and integrated the teachings back into her own life, as a busy mom of 3. And while she was finding great success for herself, she couldn’t help but to share it in her existing work as an athletic trainer with both weekend warriors and high performance athletes.
The demand for her education and leadership with mental and emotional health was beginning to tip the scales and in 2012, she decided to commit herself full-time to the growing field of meditation and mindfulness. Lifestyle Meditation was formed later that year and began with teacher training programs written and delivered by Mandy. Now, Lifestyle Meditation has grown to include a team of facilitators and international training venues, while certifying over 3000 meditation teachers to date. Mandy’s teaching style is honest, down to earth, and full of wisdom.
She’s a fierce advocate for those struggling to be seen, to be heard, and to belong. Her goal is to empower others by bringing them back to themselves and support them to seek the meaning in their suffering while using their struggles as a means for connection rather than disconnection. Whether through her work in the human trafficking trade abroad, or with homeless and endangered youth locally, Mandy has created programs, raised money, and built initiatives that have had a tremendous ripple effect that has been sustainable and long-lasting.
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Sarah Benken is passionate about supporting women, specifically high-achieving businesswomen that are overworked and lacking community with like-minded women. 𝑾𝒉𝒚? Because she has been there - in the wrong rooms, stretched thin, and feeling like I was alone on the journey. As an accomplished Founder + CEO of 12 years, Sarah has built and scaled two brands internationally. She is an awarding-winning entrepreneur that knows firsthand what it is like to feel the need to connect with 'her people' and to have trouble finding them. She has made it my mission to help women connect with a community that is centered around growth, development, championing, and sisterhood.
Through the KNOW Women Global Membership and KNOW Book, she is providing space for dynamic female leaders to gather, collaborate, and be celebrated for their successes and hard work. Sarah is active in her community. She teaches CEO classes to pregnant teens, works with women through ministries, and mentors many women throughout North America. She has always been enchanted by women who break the mold, even while working in male-dominated fields. She believes in bringing women together to live out her personal, and KNOW manta, Lift and Rise. Sarah has been awarded the prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, while Metro’s Other Woman was a Winner of Triangle Business Journal’s 50 Best Places to Work. Sarah was also recognized as a Mom of the Week by Charlotte Moms and Charlotte Observer; and both she and her companies have been featured in over 40 print magazines, including the Wall Street Journal, Thrive Global, Business Insider, Yahoo! and Yahoo! Finance.
In this episode, Sarah's story will absolutely blow you away. Her determination, ability to think outside the box, and the sheer amount of perseverance in the face of any and all obstacles is something we can all admire and emulate in our lives.
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Jess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of Entrepreneur306 Mentorship & Consulting and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a non-for-profit charity she created.
She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Community Leadership award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and most recently received one of Canada’s most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.
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Candice and Bill Farrell are breeders of Goldendoodles, located on the outskirts of Red Deer, Alberta. Their ultimate goal is to produce happy, healthy, loving and well-socialized family pets. Candice and Bill take their dog rearing extremely seriously; you won’t find their dogs in cages and treated like livestock. They are all family pets that either live with them or with one of their Guardian Families. The dogs and puppies are bred, raised and cared for with love and attention every single day. They are also provided with top quality food, regular vet care, clean surroundings, regular grooming and toys for their entertainment. Candice says of her husband, “The doodles and I are lucky to have my husband work long days with us when he is home on his days off. He works as hard as I do while he’s home and jokes that he has to go back to work to get a break.” The love for the business and for the animals is very obvious and strong with these two!
Candice and Bill are dedicated to always giving their all when it comes to the Doodles; they do things the right way, even though is hard work. They take pride in taking care of all the dogs to the highest degree, and it shows in the happiness of the dogs when they are picked up to go to their new homes. Candice and Bill truly believe that they help create and spread happiness and bring joy with these beautiful bouncing little bundles of fur, and their loyal customers and happy pups can attest to that.
For more on the puppy giveaway, what Ooodles of Doodles are up to, and much more, check out their website, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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Dedicated to making a difference, Kelly Falardeau has used her life challenges as a burn survivor as the voice and inspiration to help redefine the definition of beauty. She is an international speaker known for encouraging and inspiring youth and adults to celebrate their differences and embrace their uniqueness. Her authentic, playful and loving soul is what makes Kelly such an influential speaker - powerful in changing the way we see beauty. Nothing can keep this amazing soul from shining her beautiful, bright light. Kelly opens up about so many different aspects of her life in this episode. Her vulnerability is admirable, inspiring, and her story is truly one of a woman who refuses to give up, to allow life to overtake her when things get tough. She now has the opportunity to share that tenacity and inspiration across the country through her speaking events; Kelly is someone from which everyone can learn.
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A proud Albertan technology entrepreneur, advocate, and leader, Koleya Karringten has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of product commercialization, ecosystem building, and fostering inclusion in the technology industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Absolute Combustion, she has spent over a decade successfully designing and developing ground-breaking cleantech solutions for multiple industry sectors, including aerospace and Oil & Gas. She is a driving force in Canada’s blockchain technology industry as the Executive Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium (CBC) and co-founder/board member of the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW). In her leadership role at the CBC, she has merged her passions for technology and social good to bring together blockchain companies, corporate leaders and the government to build the country’s largest blockchain ecosystem organization.
An influential public speaker, writer, and community volunteer, Koleya strongly believes that uniting diverse voices behind a common goal is the path to creating a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous nation. Koleya also shares her passion for supporting women in STEM through her volunteer role as the Calgary Chapter lead for Women’s Entrepreneurship Organization, and as the Vice Chair of Elevate Aviation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the education and training of women to have technical careers in aviation. In this episode, Koleya gives us stunning insight on her life before she found her calling, her tenacity when faced with unimaginable circumstances, carrying on her late father's invention and company, and so much more. She is an absolute force with an incredible story to tell, and a journey that's just beginning.
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Dr. Jess O’Reilly is a sex and relationship expert with a background in education. Her research and passion involves teacher training in sexual health; she volunteers in schools and universities to help bring better sex & relationship education to students across Ontario. Jess is also a television personality, author, podcast host and international speaker who has facilitated hundreds of corporate workshops and retreats in 35 countries from Lebanon to Costa Rica.
In this very open, safe, sexy episode of the Inner Circle, Dr. Jess shares so much of her seemingly infinite wisdom about any and all topics, from marriage, to sex over 40, to having an intimate relationship after children. She is also an author; her newest book, The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay: Techniques and Strategies for Mind-Blowing Sex, is focused on the emotional side of great sex. Her candor, warm personality, the openness and empathy with which she gives advice, and her fun nature really makes this episode special. This is not one to miss, folks. Dr. Jess is a force.
To find Dr. Jess's podcast (The Sex with Dr. Jess Podcast), books, classes, videos, retreats, and much more, visit her website, or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
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This week, we welcome Marcela Mandeville to the Inner Circle. Marcela has explored the world of business through a globally focused business undergraduate degree, designation as a Certified International Trade Professional and more than twenty years of global experience developing and implementing business strategies. A career highlight has been taking on leadership roles at Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) to support AWE’s goal to build stronger communities and economies through women’s participation in entrepreneurship. Marcela believes strongly in continuous learning and contributing to the community. In addition to serving as Chair of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada, she volunteers her time on the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, University of Alberta Professional Development for Graduate Students Advisory Board, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization Canada Board of Directors and the Edmonton Region Innovation Network Steering Committee.
In 2019, Marcela was appointed as Edmonton Regional Ambassador for the UN Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization. Marcela gives us an inside look at how her culture and upbringing in both Canada and Mexico gave her unique insight growing up, her mother's influence on her, business advice for those just starting their careers, what the AWE has in store, and much more.
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Edmonton, Alberta-born Claire Theaker-Brown founded Unbelts in 2011 with two ambitions: creating quality jobs for under-employed seamstresses in her Shanghai neighbourhood, and perfecting pant-fit for people of all shapes. Through bootstrapping, lean growth, and unwavering advocacy for supply chain transparency, she has overseen Unbelts’ evolution from solo-preneurship to wholesale distribution across North America, with e-commerce sales worldwide. Unbelts was one of Canada's first apparel-industry B Corporations and has been featured by ELLE, The View, CBC's Dragons' Den, and others.
This week, Claire gives us her insight on the concept of staying busy, following your heart when you have a dream, knowing in your heart you will not fail, the dynamic of being a mother while also owning and running a business, and so much more. Claire is a funny, hardworking, kind hearted person whose story will not only inspire you, but make you want to adapt some of the characteristics that has made her successful: her spontaneity, passion, generosity, inclusivity in the workplace and on the shelves, and living out her company's messages through her actions each day is marvellous to watch and emulate. Claire lives in Edmonton with her husband Car land two young kiddos, Penelope and Theo. To check out what Unbelts are up to, follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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This week, it is our pleasure to welcome Erin Davis to The Inner Circle. Erin is a connector, change maker, and builder of inclusive workplace cultures. She continues to follow her passion to build workplaces that work for women and is the Director of Corporate Engagement in Western Canada with Catalyst. Prior to joining Catalyst, Erin was the Director of Global Total Engagement at Stantec and led their global inclusion strategy. She was honoured to receive both the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion award as D&I Practitioner of the Year in Western Canada, as well as the Catalyst Canada Honours award in the Emerging Leader category for her work in the diversity and inclusion space in 2018.
Outside her organization, Erin is the chair of the Edmonton Business Diversity Network (EBDN), a director with Explore Edmonton, and a founding member of Works for Women, a group that is committed to sparking dialogue, building awareness, and inspiring action when it comes to seeing more women in leadership. Erin currently lives in Edmonton with her two amazing children and also teaches them about a world where inclusion truly matters.
For more on Erin and Catalyst's work for women in the workplace, check out Catalyst's website, or visit Erin's page on LinkedIn.
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Spencer Beach was a 3rd generation flooring installer and among the best in his field when he endured a horrific flash fire that left him permanently and severely scarred. After spending 14 months in the hospital and a year more of rehabilitation he has gone on to carve out a new path for his life. He has now achieved such designations as a Construction Safety Officer through the Alberta Construction Safety Association, as well completed with distinction the University of Alberta’s, Faculty of Extensions, Occupational Health & Safety Certificate program. Spencer has been an international professional speaker for 13 years and delivered over 1,500 presentations. His messages focus on people’s behaviours to improve workplace safety, overcoming hardship, drug and alcohol abuse, understanding self and self-esteem, healthcare groups and more.
Spencer is also the author of his bestselling book In Case of Fire, works with WCB Alberta to motivate injured workers, is a volunteer for the Friends of the University Hospital of Alberta, was awarded the 2013 Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 for his community work and was the first recipient of the Award of Courage through Glenrose Hospital. It is a true honour to welcome Spencer Beach to the Inner Circle this week. Spencer's invaluable insight on seeing the positives in a tragedy, the different ways his life changed after that fateful 20 seconds, his renewed purpose and devotion to his message, and so much more make this episode one you should not miss. Spencer Beach is a true inspiration who will touch your soul with his story.
For more on Spencer's work as an author and motivational speaker, his weekly blog, or to purchase one of his best-selling books, check out his website.
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Things that happen to us at a young age have a habit of sticking with us. That's what happened to Troy Ruptash when he was competitive figure skater. Born and raised in Vegreville, Alberta, Troy had many days where he found it hard to be the only male in the figure skating group, and absorbed far more than his fair share of belittling and bullying. Those incidents shaped Troy's later decisions to leave skating altogether and when he should come out to his family, and later publicly, about his relationship with his life partner Craig. In this episode, you'll hear about Troy's journey as the figure skater who frequented the Glenora and Glencoe in Edmonton and Calgary, to becoming an actor in New York. You'll hear about the dozens of roles he's played on films and shows you have certainly watched, and he discusses encounters with actors like Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Jon Hamm and George Clooney. You can see what movies and TV shows Troy has starred in here. But more importantly, Troy has put his heart and soul into a new movie which encompasses much of what you will hear in this podcast.
They Who Surround Us is a new movie written and directed by Troy, about a Ukrainian farmer living in Alberta who loses his wife in a tragic accident. Guilt and grief send him into an emotional spiral where mysterious and inexplicable events force him to relive traumatic incidents from his childhood in Ukraine. Next week's episode will feature Spencer Beach. I know some people might have heard Carrie on 96.3 The Breeze talking about that episode, but we made the switch because Troy's movie is going to released at the Edmonton Film Festival.
Check out the trailer here. Watch for free on Super Channel here. The movie airs October 9th at 6:30pm Mountain Time.
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Pat Kiernan is a former co-worker of Carrie's from CFRN-TV and friend of the Inner Circle. He has been a television host at Spectrum Television's NY1 since 1997. A staple of New York City, Pat has spent decades briefing New York residents on the weather, news, traffic, and so much more. A familiar face to millions of Americans, Pat has been asked to play himself on TV and movies more than two dozen times. A Canadian-American, Pat moved to New York to join Time Warner's efforts to develop news online.
His deadpan humour, his famous "In the Papers" segment, his illustrious career, and his consistent quality work makes Pat Kiernan both a Canadian and American icon. In this episode, Pat talks about making the move from Edmonton to New York City back in 1997 and how it all came together. He is honest about the state of journalism, TV news reporting, and how the "In the Papers" segment all came together. He also discloses his affinity for Shreddies and how he acquires the cereal for his 2:30am breakfast. (Yes, he wakes up at 2am). Pat also recalls 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, but it's the Pandemic of 2020 that is the biggest news story he has ever covered. And then there are the game shows: Pat has hosted a few over the years, and says that his ability to anchor the news has made him a perfect fit for game shows, but not so much role playing on the Sopranos. (Yes... there's a Sopranos story in this episode).
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Rachel Notley, the 17th Premier of Alberta and current leader of Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition, has her roots firmly planted in politics, though she didn’t always know it was the route she would take. Rachel initially wanted to teach social studies, but something pulled her in the direction of public service; no doubt, it stemmed from the example her father, Grant Notley, set for her as a trailblazer of the NDP. Since then, Rachel has dedicated her life as an advocate for everyday people. Whether she worked as a labour lawyer, an MLA, or the Premier of Alberta, she always had one goal: to serve those who are most in need. Her efforts to cut child poverty in half, to establish economic growth in Alberta, and her dedication to making sure the government makes decisions on behalf of its people are incredibly inspiring and motivating. This week, Rachel shares stories of her paralyzing initial fear of public speaking, watching her father work, her childhood attitude toward politics, and much more. Her journey is one of determination, sticking to your moral compass, and empowering those around you through leading by example.
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Mary Jane James is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Business at Mount Saint Vincent University, and the Faculty of Extension Program at the University of Alberta. After several years working in several different positions in the corporate world, she stepped back for a few years to spend more time at home with her three young children.
After she made the shift, Mary Jane became very active in the community, serving on various volunteer and charitable boards and committees. She has also served on numerous local and provincial advisory committees and panels related to the issues of sexual violence, as well as delivered key-note addresses and presentations at conferences and workshops. Mary Jane is passionate about improving the quality of life for the most marginalized and vulnerable citizens of the world. She believes that the conversation about the prevalence and nature of sexual crimes, though it may be painful and uncomfortable, is one that must be had often.
She is a devoted advocate for the survivors of sexual violence, and in her conversation with Carrie, offers many different stories, perspectives, statistics, and much more to shed light on an issue that has been with us as humans since the beginning of civilization. For more info on the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, check out their website.
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Social Media has many great uses, but there's a seedy underbelly that exposes itself when politics are at play. It is understood that criticism is expected when one enters politics, but the abuse is at an all-time high, especially for women. Enter Parity YEG, the brainchild of Kacey Machin and Lana Cuthbertson, whose late night WhatsApp conversation in 2017 laid the groundwork for the movement. Its goal is simple: enable and empower more women to get elected and eliminate the inequality that exists.
In this episode, you'll hear how their Twitter Bot combats negativity online, and when you can expect to see it in action again. There are some additional compelling moments you will hear, including why Kacey and Lana decided to make this a "for profit" venture, and the harassment the guests (and Carrie) have encountered in the line of work. Now is a good time to support the cause of eliminating inequality in politics.
You can become a member here, or donate directly to the Parity YEG Patreon page, which creates Twitter Bots that spread positivity throughout the Twitterverse. Venture capitalists can contact Kasey or Lana here.
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We all are no strangers to change during these times, and Brijet Whitney is no exception. A mother of 3, entrepreneur, professional dancer, and wife of now-retired NHL player Ray Whitney, Brijet may have been more accustomed to change at a moment’s notice than most. But nothing could have prepared her for testing positive for coronavirus, and the sudden lifestyle changes and adjustments, both physical and mental, she’d have to make thereafter.
Brijet gives us an up-close and personal perspective of how her life, habits, and mindset changed after having coronavirus. Her mental struggle regarding whether or not she could have been responsible for spreading the virus when she was a carrier is a unique perspective that sheds a different light on how preventative measures and safety are beneficial to not only your physical health but your mental health as well.
Brijet is the founder of Our Hockey Life, a podcast dedicated to providing community and resource guides for families of professional hockey players.
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Dr. Darren Markland is a Royal College certified intensive care physician and kidney doctor at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. His professional interests include education, preventative medicine, community health and in humanizing the specialty of critical care and nephrology. In his free time, he takes pride in his ability to make a damn fine cup of coffee.
This week, Dr. Markland dives into his experience with anxiety, the daily risks hospital staff take for the common good, the impact COVID-19 has had on the ICU, and much more. Dr. Markland goes into great detail about the full spectrum of symptoms, the unprecedented nature of its spread, the progress of research, and common misconceptions. He gives a refreshingly calm, honest, informed take on the state of affairs; if you’re feeling confused, or desire more info from a trusted source, this is the episode for you.
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Tamilee Webb is an internationally acclaimed fitness guru, sometimes referred to as America’s Most Trusted Fitness Instructor, who is the star of the famous Buns of Steel fitness videos that have been around since the 1980s. Between appearing on Fit TV, ESPN, being inducted to the Fitness Hall of Fame with other legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda, authoring four best-selling books, and offering digital download workout series to adapt to the changing world, Tamilee is still one of the most trusted fitness sources out there. Her down-to-earth attitude, drive, passion, and charm make for a fun, challenging workout experience. This week, Tamilee shares fitness and body advice, struggles, stories of childhood, education, family, loss, health concerns, and more; her unique life, great attitude, and wisdom spread the message of resilience and a woman’s strength.
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Jane Stoller is a Swiss-Canadian life-biz organizer whose passion is to declutter spaces and organize a business’s practices. An author, speaker, university instructor, and business owner, Jane lends her gift of organization to people who long for less stress and more happiness. In this week's chat, Jane shares memories from her career journey, doubts, passions, feelings of societal pressure, tips for tackling your own organization goals at home or at work, and much more. Her tips and tricks emphasize how little changes in organization habits can make big changes in your everyday life. Jane’s unique experience climbing corporate ladders quickly as a woman, making the switch to become an entrepreneur, and maintaining relationships while honing her skills and developing her talents makes for an inspiring and motivating talk. You can register for a free webinar with Jane here!
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Ashley Mielke is a decorated psychologist, public speaker, and strategic consultant, whose accomplishments range from founding and directing The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre Inc. to co-writing her first book in 2017. Ashley has spent her career offering a safe space to explore challenging questions and offer coping strategies for life’s toughest obstacles, using her scientific background as a psychologist to tackle each and every situation in an informed way.
Ashley lends her insight to the feelings of grief we are experiencing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; coping with loss, adapting to and grieving the loss of social interaction, the stigma of being exposed, and more are explored. Ashley’s years of experience and comforting nature make for an in depth but tender look at the current state of the world.
For more information on The Grief and Trauma Healing Center, or more insight from Ashley, visit their website or follow her on Instagram.
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Amber L’Heureux is an incredible chuckwagon racer from small town Saskatchewan who overcame adversity in 2019 to become the first female to race chuckwagons professionally in the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association. Amber attributes the strength, mental drive, and toughness required to master chuckwagon racing to the tragedy she experienced throughout her life; she speaks with Carrie about the moment her life changed, the struggles that came with learning to cope at such a young age, meeting close friend and colleague Dallas Wylie, mental illness, the connection she has with her horses, and much more. Amber’s story is one of the highest highs and the lowest lows, and how perseverance and hope can drive a person to become a champion. By opening up about her journey, Amber hopes to motivate youth and women to pursue their ultimate goals, regardless of life’s challenges.
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The incredible story of Cathy Hughston and how she handled being in the hostage situation at the Workers Compensation board on October 21, 2009 in Edmonton. Carrie had just completed an exclusive interview with Cathy which she did not go to air with.(She will explain why) Time heals and shapes, and in the decade that has past, Cathy revisits that harrowing day and what transpired inside the Workers Compensation Board as a then 40 year old Patrick Clayton took hostages.
This is an incredible story of one person's ability to de-escalate and problem solve through the situation in a way that many of us would never entertain. This includes Cathy's announcement that she would go to the bathroom "but would be back", and her inevitable insistence that she was leaving because she couldn't help him anymore. Carrie also asks why Cathy and her husband asked to pull the interview with three minutes before it was set to air on CFRN-TV. Carrie and everyone at CTV won an Edward R. Murrow award live coverage that day. You can see some of it here.
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It is fitting that Daryl enters the Inner Circle after this show has eclipsed 100 episodes and Daryl embarks his post-CTV journey. Daryl's last day at CTV Edmonton was September 18, 2019. In this episode, we sit down and go right back to the beginning of Daryl's television career. We learned that his first broadcast job was in radio playing music, but soon after progressed to television news. He also told us about how he landed the coveted job at CFRN Television and some of the many people he worked alongside including Daphne Kuhn, Leslie Miller, Shauna Randolph and myself.
This is also the first time Daryl went into detail about his departure from CTV. Many people have asked me if he was pushed or if he left via his own volition. Daryl answers that question. Fittingly, Daryl was enjoying some downtime in the backyard when we were recording this episode, and he has now shifted to doing work ranging from auctioneering to voice work and emceeing events.
You can reach out to Daryl through his website to find out more. Daryl is still active on social media as well.
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Today’s guest, Candace Toews, is sharing an incredible story of the sudden and unexplainable death of a little girl, told today by her very brave and courageous mother, and the inspiring story of how her dad is honoring her life. Thank you for the interview and for trusting me with your story. Let's start! WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: 1:55 - We begin with Candace's background, family, depression, and the event that changed everything. 19:25 - Her other son was there; Candace recounts what he was doing at that moment, the friends who helped her, and how they managed it. 27:24 - As hard as it was, it was also inexplicable. Candace gives details of the tragic event, how they could process it, and Peter's illness. 36:15 - Candace attended her husband and her other son to get them through these events, but what about her?
Candace explains how she handled these situations, what other tests were done to try to diagnose the strange occurrence, and how she feels. 44:34 - She also describes how Ben is coping with the event and what his plans are. 46:10 - The Freezing Father's Fundraiser is how Peter handled the event; he wanted to give back and help those in a similar situation. QUOTES: "Life as I knew it was so great." "That's just where my brain was." "They bought us an hour of time with her." "It went so fast." "It was the hardest thing he has ever done." "Lots of people loved her so much." "Our family was there; our friends were there." "I want to know what the heck happened." "It is his healing journey." "A parent wants to share those stories."
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My guest today, Dr. Caitlin Dunne is the co-director of the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine and a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. She is a specialist in infertility and egg freezing and has participated in numerous clinical studies and published research on in vitro fertilization, gynecologic surgery, and ovarian disease. And, most recently she has been named in "Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leader " List.
This week I have the honor to have Dr. Caitlin Dunne joining us at The Inner Circle! Let's start with it!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: 11:31 - Caitlin shares her a little about her journey, her role models, her desire to become a doctor, and why she specializes in fertility.
16:48 - We analyze the impact of using birth-control pills, what "unexplained infertility" is, and the options couples have.
24:46 - She explains some of the treatments to raise the fertility rate like "superovulation," side effects, success rates, the cost of these methods, and who can be a candidate.
31:35 - We examined the top reasons for infertility and some of the risk factors that can contribute to it.
35:02 - Dr. Dunne talks about miscarriages, what's going on, and the emotional toll it produces on women and couples.
41:06 - I want to share an anonymous story that brought me into tears because of the struggle she suffered, and Dr. Dunne gives a medical standpoint of why that could happen.
43:50 - The price of these treatments is often costly and not covered. Dr. Dunne gives her thoughts.
47:19 - The future looks brilliant, as new technology like "gene-editing" and "egg-freezing" are tested. Dr. Dunne explains the implications of fertility.
55:06 - We wrap up discussing infertility, is there a point where we have to throw in the towel, what options people can examine, and what factors must be considered and applied.
QUOTES: "The more we talk about it, the better things are going to get." "Infertility affects 1 every 6 couples." "I can do any job in this place that I want." "We have a lot to learn in medicine." "The sperm doesn't have to swim; it just has to be alive and show up." "Unfortunately, miscarriages are normal." "How can we better support those women without the stigma and shame from what's happened." "It must have been an extremely difficult choice, but now she has two healthy children." "If anyone wants to write a letter to the government, please go ahead." "The technology requires more refinement, but it is happening." "Come see a fertility doctor, and we'll work through it together."
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My guest today, Sherry Torkos, is a holistic pharmacist and leading health expert who has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public around the world. She has won several national pharmacies awards for providing excellence in patient care and is the author of 18 books. Her philosophy is to integrate conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease.
Her journey will inspire and empower you to never stop searching for answers when you know something is wrong and be your own health advocate. I'm so excited to welcome the one and only Sherry Torkos to The Inner Circle. Let's start!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
6:24 - We start with a little of Sherry's life, the challenges of getting pregnant.
10:04 - We talk about Sherry's childhood, the issues raised during her youth, and the horrible experience she had to endure.
19:17 - Sherry address why so many people so poorly tolerate gluten and the theories around it.
22:44 - Sherry reveals what put her on the path of holistic pharmacy and how receptive other doctors were to it.
28:17 - After gathering so much knowledge, Sherry was writing books and traveling around the world; she describes how her journey was.
34:10 - A lot of people are doing things to improve their immunity, health, and wellness. Sherry discusses what we can complement our daily routines.
44:00 - From a medical perspective, Sherry answers if she was surprised by the COVID outbreak, and what is her opinion of it.
46:35 - Moving on into one of the misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions in women, hormonal and thyroid issues, Sherry comments on what we are dealing with and what she is hearing and seeing.
55:45 - Poor gut health is a big issue for many people, but probiotics can improve our gut health. Sherry explains the benefits of taking probiotic supplements and her advice to get our kids on the right path to eat the right food and supplements.
QUOTES: "It's how you live your lifestyle the majority of the time that makes an impact." "It was a mystery why I was afflicted." "I was very mentally and physically drained." "If you eat something and your body is saying out loud, this is not good for you, then stay away from it." "Drugs do not have all the answers." "It was the worst experience ever." "Fresh is best." "Maybe we weren't as well prepared for this one as we should have been." "Have a doctor that was willing to look beyond the numbers."
MENTIONED: Sherry Torkos - Website @holistic.sherry - Facebook @sherrytorkos - Instagram JOURNEY INTO
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My guest today is Dr. Lisa Korus, is a leading Plastic Surgeon in Canada who offers perspective in a a variety of controversial areas. She runs a full surgical practice focusing on breast surgery, aiming to improve surgical outcomes through her reconstructive breast surgery research in Alberta. She is also very passionate about improving the quality of care that women receive, providing women with multiple options regarding their bodies and about empowering them with the knowledge they need to make the right decision for themselves. It’s an honor to have Dr. Lisa Korus step into The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
4:13 - As the COVID outbreaks continue, we keep living in a strange world. Dr. Lisa brings us up to date on where her Practice is at and her perspective of the COVID world.
10:08 - We celebrate the first female plastic surgeon hired in the plastic surgery division of the university Alberta in its over 50-years! Lisa tells her story, her interest in the profession, what it was like to go to John Hopkins, and the intensity of medical school.
15:49 - When Lisa declared that she was going to be a plastic surgeon, it went well until some people ––male and female surgeons–– told her that it wasn't a career specialty for a woman.
18:19- Any woman can relate that trying to fit in in any industry is hard; we face many challenges during our journey. Lisa shares the misogyny she had to endure from women and men during her training, and how she is trying to be better.
25:26 - Being a female plastic surgeon is different. Dr. Korus explains her experience.
28:07 - Dr. Korus explains Breast Reconstruction, why she took it as her specialty; what a mastectomy is, how it impacts self-esteem, what implants are, how they work, and the risks associated with it.
37:02 - Breast Implant Illness is a problem causing a lot of issues. Dr. Lisa shares her professional perspective about it, some of the symptoms, the research and studies, and the commonalities around those who are affected.
43:43 - Implants don't last for an entire life, Dr. Lisa explains when someone should check theirs, what are the different implants, the history behind them, the pros and cons of each and what is the best age to start screening.
49:50 - Lisa does some mommy makeovers to help women in need; she reveals some of the most asked questions.
51:10 - Living our dream life is different for each person; Lisa shares what her present and future look like and else is on her bucket list.
QUOTES: "It's just nice to help those women complete their journey." "To do high-quality research takes time." "You also have to have a drive that at the end of the day, you just want to do better." "I didn't have a backup plan." "We didn't connect at that level." "I think I bring a different level of empathy for my patients." "It's their body, and so they should have control to do that." "You could be walking around and not knowing it." "If you want something badly enough, don't listen when somebody tells you no."
MENTIONED: Lisa Korus - Website @drlisakorus - Instagram
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Dawn Harsch is a registered nurse by trade, an entrepreneur, and the creator of 3 long term care homes called ExquisiCare Senior Living and received numerous awards for her work, one of them being Edmonton's Top 20 Future Business Leaders. She speaks on the importance of supportive living for seniors and what's next in the evolution of ExquisiCare - Edmonton's most caring and professional boutique provider of residential, supportive living accommodations and care for the elderly. I'm thrilled to welcome Dawn Harsch to step in The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
2:41 - We start talking about how Dawn is, how she and her nurses have dealt with the COVID outbreak and some issues, what they are doing to protect patients, how they are working with the most fragile, long term care, how is her population and how crazy the process has been.
9:11 - Managing so much stress can have a high impact on our lives. Dawn talks about the most significant challenges in her life, the business, and how the journey has been like during these last months.
11:02 - Let's talk about life before business, a little of Dawn's personal story, having health issues at a young age, and dealing with it.
23:30 - Dawn explains why she opted to become a nurse if she had a bright entrepreneurial path, what was about it that attracted her so much.
28:10 - She finished her MBA and wrote the business plan for ExquisiCare, but something was missing. Dawn met the love of her life; with his aid, everyone who looked at the business plan was amazed by the value, so the business began.
33:19 - After being initially told that she wasn't going to become a mother, she and her partner got an egg donor and got the biggest blessings of her life.
36:51 - They launched the business leveraging whatever they could. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, Dawn describes what it is, also discusses what ExquisiCare is, how it works, and what's its goal.
43:03 - Dawn is ready to launch her 3rd ExquisiCare home, she reveals how it will be and the challenges she anticipates, also how her homecare business originated and what it is like to be part of an entrepreneurial family.
47:10 - Making mistakes is how we improve; Dawn talks about the mistakes she has made, the takeaways from them, and what's next in the evolution of ExquisiCare.
51:51 - Having so much love to give and caring so much for people can be fulfilling but also really stressful; Dawn explains how she manages it.
QUOTES: "We should not be institutionalizing our parents." "We know it doesn't work; there needs to be a transformational change of senior care; residential models are what we need to be moving towards." "You gotta work hard." "I've always been that person that always says I'm fine, I'm fine." "I was so sleep-deprived." "He believed in it; he said, You know what, this is your passion, you've always wanted to do this." "It will force you to do what you need to do, what you were put on this earth to do." "Family can be made in multiple ways, and I just see it as the greatest gift." "I believed that I could make this happen." "We are here to respect and love and give them dignity and honor their family."
MENTIONED: Exquisicare @dawn_harsch - Twitter @Dawn Harsch - LinkedIn
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Diane Quartly is an energy worker who used her incredible psychic abilities to move beyond grief. Her son was run over and killed by her best friend and Diane talks about how she moved from anger to peace through an incredible journey. Her book “About a Blue Angel” speaks about tragedy and her ability to move through the most difficult period in her life Diane now facilitates energy workshops and uses her powerful psychic connection in her spirit and soul coaching sessions. She is a positive and knowledgeable Medium who taps into the energy and vibrations of loved ones who have crossed over. From a student to a guest, I want to welcome Diane Quartly to The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
9:52 - We begin with Diane's impactful story, what life was back before tragedy hit her family, the disastrous event, and the incredible gift she was given.
27:57 - After such a tragedy and having a last moment with her child, Diane went through a lot of emotions, and people reacted in many ways, reaching out to help her and giving a lot of support.
33:00 - After the tragedy, her relationship with her best friend wasn't going to be the same. Diane talks about her reaction and what happened to them.
36:53 - The unbelievable loss opened an unbelievable door for Diane; she was aware of the ability, so she started learning about it.
40:31 - Diane embraced her ability, and it became her passion and her career. She describes how she became an energy worker with credibility in the public's eyes and her answer to anyone who thinks her work is false.
44:30 - She gives us a glimpse into her world, describing what does she see and feels, how she can tap into different types of energies, and tune in to interpret others' energy.
52:21 - Diane gives her perspective about the current COVID situation, and the energetic shift she and others felt was going to happen.
QUOTES: "We were living life, doing our thing, and having a happy little family." "We're always looking for the next great thing to do and be passionate about." "It was a disaster." "It wasn't until that very moment that I felt and really knew the differences between the spiritual and physical body." "You go through these emotions where you're thankful for the love; you're feeling the love and support, and you're grateful." "Give me some time to breathe here." "I could see steps ahead." "It's just was who I was, and it didn't scare me." "It solidified to me that I was something that not everybody could do." "Where can we go we this."
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Food and diet are multibillion-dollar industries. Both are confusing and complicated ––to say the least––, especially when we are continually being bombarded with messages of what we should and shouldn't eat. Today, we have an expert in the area of culinary nutrition and advanced female metabolism with certifications in both specialties. She helps people achieve their health goals by getting them off the diet roller coaster and then helping them focus on food, eating, and nutrition. She is also the executive chef, founder, and creator of all the amazing recipes for a new café ––that I'm in love with–– called Masterlab, which focuses on performance food. We're venturing into the world of food and nutrition! I want to welcome Erin Smandych into The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
3:50 - We start with Erin's powerful message about the capability of food, her background, her biggest passions, and the importance of considering the social and emotional components of food that take place in our health.
7:45 - We address the complicated topic of carbs, what they are, the sources, their importance, the fear around it, the impact they have on our bodies, biofeedback, and how to balance them.
15:19 - Time to discuss Keto Diets, where this comes from, what it is, what it is ketosis, how it works, the impact, the benefits, and for whom it is.
21:48 - Moving into Intermittent Fasting, the misconceptions, and intensity of it, what it really is, its impact, its benefits, how it affects hormones, and the implications.
29:40 - Stress is one of the biggest obstacles that everyone suffers; we ought to know how bad it is for us, the effects, how it can impact our body and metabolism, how to balance it, and the power of walking and slowing down.
37:21 - Gluten is one topic full of misinformation and misunderstandings; Erin explains what it really is, why it causes so many problems to people.
42:51 - We tackle a relevant topic: Is there a relationship between packed goods and our health problems, and how do we listen to our biofeedback and balance it.
44:30 - We wrap up the conversation by congratulating Erin on the opening of Masterlab, the fantastic recipes, and the philosophy behind everything.
QUOTES: "I'm also really passionate about cutting through a lot of the misinformation out there." "This very special time to connect over food." "Find a balance that works for your body." "It's important to get to know your own body so you can actually be your own expert." "It should always come back to what feels best for your body." "If we are under extreme stress, our metabolism constraints itself." "It's about learning your own body and not arbitrarily cutting something out because you heard it could be poison." "What is the quality of the food you're eating." "I love being able to combine holistic nutrition principles, and the way our food fuels us can be medicinal, healing, performance-enhancing with delicious recipes."
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My guest today, Bryan Mudryk, was a colleague when I was on CTV and hopefully a friend for life, but, I have to confess I've always been intrigued by him and his stories. You may know him from his work as a sports anchor; his career exploded quickly delivering comments for some of the most important events such as The Curling Championship of the World, hockey games, and the Olympic Games. He powerfully honors his roots, curling is his passion, his family is his everything, and he raised almost 2 million dollars for cancer research. ...Why? He lives every day at its fullest because, at a very young age, his health was defied by cancer, not once but twice, and later on in his life cancer took his best friends. I want to welcome my dear friend Bryan Mudryk to The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
8:55 - We start with how life was growing up in a "small town", and the strong bond his family has.
14:12 - Bryan describes how and what put him on the path to broadcast journalism that aligned with his passions.
15:37 - Going back to one of the most challenging times in his life, Bryan remembers what it was like to be 16 and get diagnosed with cancer.
22:56 - He takes us back to the second cancer diagnosis, what it was like to sit in the hospital to wait, what got him through it, and the reality of reliving such a challenging time.
29:22 - After leaving the hospital, Bryan was a new person, and so was his mindset. 36:43 - Bryan details how and why he got a dog!
38:02 - When someone is going through difficult times, many people do not know what to say or how to act, Bryan gives his advice on what people really need during that time.
41:55 - We take a moment to honor Bryan's golf tournament and the 2 million dollars he raised for cancer research, he says what it was like to live such an incredible moment.
47:48 - The loss of his brother was one of the worst experiences Bryan had to go through; he describes the emotions he felt when he got the news that his brother was battling cancer.
53:30 - We talk about the mental health journey someone goes through after a life-changing event, the importance and massive impact of sharing one's story, and deliver a positive point of view.
57:00 - Bryan tells us what life is like living his dream in Toronto, what his plans are for the future, what is on the horizon in his personal life, and finally he shares a view of what we need to keep in mind during these crazy times.
QUOTES: "I had a good place to be a kid and grow up." "My glass is half full ...unless there's red wine, then it's usually empty." "I just remember my parents were crying in the room and I knew it was serious." "If you don't have a sense of humor coming out of that, you are not going to make it." "I wanted to get back to work; I wanted to feel normal, and I wanted to do what I loved." "The waiting around and not knowing is horrific." "To feel as normal as possible." "They wouldn't want you to grieve." "Be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to grieve." "Find a way to laugh every day."
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How many of us have trouble finding joy these days? We are all going to have tough days as we navigate through this COVID crisis. ...But what if I told you that everything is figureoutable? Today's guest is an expert in bringing joy. She recently finished a book named "Bring the Joy" (comes out May 26, 2020) because she knows the world needs to hear this message, especially during these difficult times. She believes that we can bring joy to death, and to a time like this. Before you roll your eyes; trust me, she lived it. After losing her son, she decided that she would stop wasting time and get moving on her big dreams. Her incredible journey and message teach us to "use pain as rocket fuel to create amazing change", and she is here to help us find joy starters amid all this uncertainty. She is a keynote speaker, published author, philanthropist, fashionista and all-around kickass woman and mom. It's a pleasure to have the one and only Jessica Janzen joining us in The Inner Circle. So let's bring joy!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
7:35 - We start with Jessica's incredible story, and the learnings she gained through the loss of her child. A wound of this magnitude is enormous for anyone; so finding joy becomes the mission.
24:00 - After a hard emotional rollercoaster, Jessica shares the details of the incident, and how she found the strength and joy in a moment at the funeral of her honorable son.
29:02 - We go back to when Jessica was in high school, where she lived through a powerful but dark moment, but she had someone to protect her and help her get through that moment.
30:45 - Even after so much pain, there was a joy for Jessica and her husband, as their new daughter was born, and they were able to start again.
35:00 - Jessica reveals how her "joy career" unfolded and the fundraising process around it, the events she created to grow the movement, and how it became a business.
44:00 - We turn to the other passions Jessica's business made, the struggle to grow them, the freedom that allowed her to build the foundation, and the origin of "joy starters".
50:36 - She explains the mindset wire that allowed her to become so "insane" to progress in life, and how she got to use all this crazy goodness to do good in the world.
52:40 - We are all going through different levels of pain in our lives, but Jessica teaches how to use pain as rocket fuel to better ourselves.
QUOTES: "Here's what your mission is, stay on this path, and you will have a great life." "There wasn't a solution to figure it out; it was how we're going to figure out how to make his death amazing." "We are going to do this with joy, and we are going to honor our son's life." "We literally had been given the gift of time saying, you don't have a lot of it so use it well." "There is no roadmap for grief; every day is different." "Because you lost your life, I found mine." "We wanted to encourage people just to move their bodies." "I know I have to use what I'm given."
MENTIONED: Pre-sale campaign for the book: Bring The Joy Love for Lewiston - Website Jessica Janzen - Website @Jessica Janzen Olstad - Facebook @thejessicajanzen - Instagram @Jessica Janzen Olstad - Youtube @Jessica Janzen - LinkedIn
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After the COVID outbreak and everything strange happening around it, I think it's safe to say that all of us would benefit from some laughter in our lives, after all, it is the best medicine. My guest today knows all about the importance of laughter as she discovered its power. Through countless trials and tribulations, Candy left her career as a hard-working lawyer and followed her passion for being a comedian. She has also been deeply affected by the crisis as all of her bookings have been cancelled, and now she is trying to map out a new normal as we all are. Sit back and enjoy the free show, the insights, and the hilarity throughout this conversation! I'm so glad to welcome the one and only Candy Palmater to The Inner Circle. Let's dig in!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
7:54 - We start with Candy's powerful story, and the learnings she gained throughout her journey. The power of knowing what you want and how to get it.
19:24 - After her first show ––and a standing ovation from the multitude––, Candy knew what her gift to the world was, she stepped away from law and started her new journey.
22:47 - Candy's father suffered from extreme alcoholism until one painful incident occurred, after that he decided to quit for good and become a better person and father.
29:11 - Being indigenous can be a challenge; racism can emerge from anyone, even your family; but Candy was able to manage it and honor her roots.
33:05 - One of the most challenging things Candy had to do was recognizing who she really was and having the strength to leave her toxic boyfriend. Fortunately, it was one of the best decisions she made as she found a new partner and a more suitable connection to help her through tough situations.
40:37 - After so many hard circumstances, her comedy career exploded as she even got her TV show, Candy shares her experience and journey.
51:46 - Fast forward to today, Candy describes what her future looks like, what are her upcoming projects and dreams to accomplish.
QUOTES: "She is going to be a wonderment in the world." "When you are raised being told that, it's such a gift." "Life should turn you on in some way." "When I was still a lawyer, I started telling people I was a comedian, and I had never told a joke in public before... And I was 32 years old." "Maybe your job is to be a bridge." "You have to learn to love what is good for you." "It was a beautiful moment to look at my siblings and say she was there when we all took our first breath, and we were all here when she took her last." "You have to be your own best salesperson." "It has to end because I have to be open now for the next chapter." "Understand there are a lot of missteps along the way, there're a lot of fallings down, but the point of it is to figure out what is success for you." "Don't sit down on your couch and wonder; you got to try it!" “Whatever it is that tickles your funny bone, you need to look for that right now.”
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Today's guest Mandy Trapp has spent nearly 20 years studying and teaching mindfulness and meditation. "A new world is being born; we need only to remember our source". This phrase by Deepak Chopra stopped me in my tracks and got me thinking a lot about our new reality and the million-dollar question on everyone's mind... What is the world going to look like pos-COVID? As a student of Dr. Deepak Chopra, Mandy Trapp learned how to blend ancient wisdom with modern science and integrated the teachings back into her own life, as a busy mom of 3. Her goal is to empower others by bringing them back to themselves and support them to seek the meaning in their suffering while using their struggles as a means for connection rather than disconnection. It's a pleasure to have Mandy Trapp joining us at The Inner Circle to give us an insightful answer to this uncertain matter. Let's start!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
05:30 - We start discussing the lessons Mandy learned from working with Deepak Chopra, what it meant to her and her perspective of his phrase.
10:07 - In the middle of a negative conversation around the COVID-19 crisis, Mandy offers us a positive reflection and an opportunity to examine.
21:18 - Mandy gives her viewpoint of what we should try to do individually at this unfamiliar time.
23:23 - By figuring out who she is, Mandy understood what she wanted to do and leaped faithfully into meditation.
29:42 - Mandy shares the essential milestones throughout her journey; making leaps of faith that would move her closer to her goals and what felt right in her heart.
40:25 - When Mandy opened her meditation studio, many people were against it and even told her she was crazy. She responded by creating a successful business even though she had to deal with a massive health challenge.
54:42 - After one of the most beautiful reflections of vulnerability, Mandy shares why and where the strength came from to overcome the challenge.
QUOTES: "You should treat every day like it was your first day on the planet, with the wonderment, the curiosity of a child." "We need to understand that we get to consciously create the world we step back into." "You get to look at what is everything that is really working for me in my life." "We have to get rid of the parts of us that don't fit anymore, and to be comfortable with that leap." "I gained a lot of new friends and connections that felt so much more true." "I kept thinking about this woman who went through last year's training; she is a physician from Kuwait and the day after she left the training she was flying back, and she said, “I want you to know that I am going to be teaching this meditation to all of the patients and physician at the hospital." "We thought long and hard about how we serve our community, how can we help people who don't know where to go due to stress, anxiety, depression ...and that's when we had the idea." "Pay attention and check things a little bit more quickly." "How can you not see that this is an opportunity to love more deeply and to be more grateful." "I believe that everybody wants the truth of who they are and really be seen."
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From economies collapsing to not being able to spend time with your family, friends or colleagues; the crisis created by COVID-19 is precarious, it doesn't seem to have a near end, and it is creating a lot of questions along its path. Lucky for us, today we have a full female powerhouse capable of delivering the answers we so desperately need. She was the 9th Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and a remarkable woman who is still fiercely plugged-in to the workings of the Government. ...She extraordinarily knows what she talks about. It's an honor to have Anne McLellan joining us at The Inner Circle, where we'll dive deep all things related to COVID-19, the world as it exists today, how will we come out of it, and the role of Government guiding us through it all. Let's start with it!
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
16:53 - We start with Anne's perspective on the COVID crisis and the impact it is having on the world, and what she would compare it to.
20:48 - She talks of the pressure the Government and the systems have to give an accurate solution, and what they are doing to reduce the impact.
28:00 - Anne opines about the criticism that the Government is receiving for how they are handling the crisis and the measures used to control the infected.
39:35 - With the virus mutating, it could mean that the infection could be in our lives for the next few years. Anne describes how the world pos-COVID could look like, and how we will have to evolve.
45:53 - We compare and analyze the Canadian response vs the American response to COVID-19.
53:52 - When the US-Canada border was shut down, it was a rude awakening for us about the intensity of the situation. Anne describes what will it take ––and when–– to reopen it.
58:46 - The airline business is one industry that is being tremendously impacted; we explore what their reality may look like during this emergency.
1:03:36 - The oil market is another industry suffering because of the crisis. Anne explains what it means to Canada that an oil barrel that costs 25 dollars –or less–.
1:11:23 - Anne comment on how will the world crisis change how we do work, and if there is any good coming from this situation.
QUOTES: "This is a new experience for almost all of us." "It is pretty frightening when all a sudden, you don't have any customers." "To the people who'd been laid off, how do we get them enough resources." "We all need to pull together; this is about doing what we can all do in the best interest of all Canadians." "We have a social responsibility to each other, to keep each other safe." "To the people who are angry, it is actually all up to us, if we social distance, if we do what we are being asked to do, we will get through this a lot faster." "We are only as strong as the weakest link when it's an infectious disease." "People will be just a little skeptical about whether they want to take this chance with their health." "Technology will drive what the new industries look like." "After the crisis, ...we need to be careful with self-isolation." "I hope this doesn't make us more distant from our neighbors." "Human beings are amazingly resilient."
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Exploring COVID-19, Business & Women's Leadership, Janet Riopel joins us in The Inner Circle. It seems like we're living in our modern version of WW2; evidently, the COVID-19 crisis is very different but way maybe worse. The impact in the global economy has been astronomical in just a few weeks. Is there a silver lining? We need perspective on this and my guest today certainly provides it! She is the President and CEO of the EDMONTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. She has deep roots in our community and considerable experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. She is also the inspiring mom of two children and four amazing grandchildren. I have the utmost respect for this women, and I'm honored to call her my friend. Let's dive in.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
7:26 - We start with Janet's thoughts about the COVID-19 crisis. "Overwhelmed" was how she described it. Beginning with the pre-factors and how the crisis slowly grew.
10:33 - Janet answers from her business perspective, "How bad is COVID-19 hurting businesses around the world?".
13:25 - She also talks about which businesses are "immune" to the crisis, who are doing "fine" and which are just hanging by a thread.
16:46 - We discuss what other things could businesses do to survive, plus Janet shared fantastic advice and opportunities to take. Additionally, what will be the impact on stay-in-home businesses.
21:01 - If someone lost their job, and decided to follow a passion or dream - Is this the right moment? Janet gives us her point of view.
24:57 - She further answers another frightening question... "How bad is this (COVID-19 crisis) going to get?"
28:15 - Janet gives us a glimpse of how she entered the business world and how she was able to climb so quickly.
31:20 - She also talks about Women's Leadership and "seeing herself as a woman in business." The challenges, the value of being a female, the skillset and things she did to set herself apart.
40:07 - There are a lot of mistakes women make when looking for leadership roles or climbing the ladder. Janet provides us with exceptional advice, and what is the worst thing to do.
49:50 - Finally, Janet shares with us the #1 thing that she has learned throughout all these years.
Quotes: "It seems like this pandemic is very similar to those times right now." "They are trying really hard to maintain some sense of stability or control and calm, in a very chaotic atmosphere." "Nobody thinks this is going to happen." "Businesses are just looking for help." "You spend a lot of time with the people you work with, those people are your family, and you wanna make sure that they are whole." "Take advantage --of the free knowledge-- of that, if there's some time to sit back and think, it's a luxury." "Look at these times as times that you have to be very conscious of how you conduct yourself and what you do, to try to give back to your community. It will matter to you." "I would just run right after it ...I could jump in that hole, and somehow someone would reach out." "Women often have to do the job well before they are recognized for doing the job." "Get involved in clubs cause they make everything more meaningful for you." "If this is my last career stop, ...I'll tell you I really feel like I made a difference in this world."
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This week we have an exceptional guest joining us in The Inner Circle; his job is to change lives. It's an honor to introduce Mike House; he is the President and CEO of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, committed to funding excellence at the Stollery Children's Hospital and children's health priorities. The Foundation's vision is "to give kids the best chance at a long and healthy life". Over the past seven years, he has raised over $170 million towards children's health in Alberta. With more than 50 workers and 100,000 donors giving annually to the cause, the Foundation raises over $32 million annually in support of this vision by graciously asking for money, saying thank you, and sharing the impact donors make towards improving children's health in Alberta, Canada. He loves being a fundraiser and story-teller and lives his motto "build the uncommon bridge", every day.
Let's dig in! What You'll Hear in This Episode:
0:33 - I remember when I was a medical reporter at CTV News, I got to witness life-changing stories, but there was one that stood out. I saw life in its rawest form.
4:41 - Introducing our guest, he embodies voluntarism, community support and the beauty of human spirit.
7:19 - Mike shares his unmanageable story and why it's so essential for him to help others in need.
14:02 - Since an early age, Mike knew what his objective was; it became his sole goal to make it real. He knew the odds of failure, but he bet on himself because he understood the impact it could bring to the world.
16:57 - Mike's dream job was to help anyone he could; the objective was simple, to manage the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Mike created a plan and took action toward it.
20:00 - His plan succeeded, Mike took over the Foundation and led to expansion, he managed to raise more money than anyone before, resulting in allowing the Hospital to dream big and provide the level of care regular hospitals can't deliver.
22:40 - Dealing with kids is very different from dealing with adults, so he focused on "Family-Centred Care", gathering the techniques and equipment necessary to do so.
26:10 - One of the upcoming projects for Mike and the Foundation is to help children with sensory issues, create a space where they can release their stress and anxiety.
30:38 - Hospitals need the Foundation to create the necessary experiences and fill the gap to get to the next level. By helping the children when they need to and how they need it, we can save time and money in the future, allowing them to create a healthier and happier population.
34:00 - Mike tells us a bit about what his daily work is and the effects generated in him by helping society. 36:14 - Each year, there are more volunteers to help the Foundation; they had become an army. Over 2000+ people are actively involved, all ages, all shapes, all communities trying to make a difference.
38:00 - Mike talks about the power of women, the different programs focus on delivering an amazing experience for the children and their parents, and the world-changing results we can create. #Girlpower.
46:07: Mike shares the lessons he is most proud of, and the situations that have resonated with him the most.
Quotes: "It's your community, if you want to be great, you have to contribute". "Those residual things become part of who you are, physically, emotionally, intellectually; they are the motivators to overcome". "I would never ever wish that anything had happened differently because I am a better person because of what I went through". "When you take that length it changes your perspective on what you would do". "We can convince the community that this is a worthwhile, important cause, that we'll set kids up to be great healthy adults in the future". "We do things around the hospital to take care not just the patient, not just the child but the whole (family) unit". "Children don't have a grey area, they are black or white; either they are happy, or they're sad, and if they are sad, they are not motivated to get out of bed and get better. They don't understand why it's important, but if you can get them to play, if you can get them excited about healing, you can actually speed up the process to go home sooner".
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In the midst of a dramatic change in our world, challenged with the spread of COVID-19. If your head is spinning and you find yourself thinking... “is this real life?”, I’m with you 100%. We all need help during this unprecedented time. We need help, perspective, connection and most importantly, community. We need to lean in and lean on each other in every way. So today, bringing back a special guest by popular demand Dr. Jody Carrington, a clinical psychologist who is amazing when it comes time to guide children and families through difficult times. Not to mention a best-selling author! Jody shares her perspective as a leader navigating through uncharted, unprecedented times with COVID-19 and how getting through hard things as humans, is not unprecedented. Let's get started.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Jody talks about what a normal reaction would be as an adult in times like these, to essentially working our way through the swamp and expecting to deal with the worst whilst focusing on being ok. Understanding how kids will be reacting in response to COVID-19 and how to respond to them. This is a time where we have to do things differently. From physically washing of the hands to understanding kids on an emotional level. She speaks on how much is too much when it comes to talking about the current pandemic and the criticalness of having hard conversations with your children and paying attention to their behaviors. Jody shares the 3 magic words for effective communication and the importance of holding space for listening. Discussing home-schooling - The why behind all the panic mothers had when they heard the schools were shutting down, the gift of some of the biggest things kids will learn from this is how to regulate emotion and how to stay connected when hard things come. She expresses that it's ok to accept that other people are better with your children and the reason why we actually have the institute of education. Jody shares her opinion on the upcoming transition where educators are serving our communities to teach on an online platform.
Structuring your kid's day: Doing the best you can with what you got VS routine and predictability. We share the true admiration and love we have for all of the teachers/educators working around the clock to help our kids progress with education At the heart of Jody's teachings, she dives into reconnection. A glimpse of what this brave new world looks like in the light of social distancing and the importance of collecting before directing. How we serve each other in hard times and doing great things in our communities. Lastly, In difficult and challenging times, how to reframe our thinking and finding ourselves in a place of gratitude.
Quotes: “There is nothing normal when you don't have a script for it.” “We are wired to do great things and we can only do so if we stay connected.” “How we stay grounded is not an end game.” “You cannot give something you've never received.” “When you feel out of control, what's the first thing you want to do? Get control.” “Some of the biggest things kids will learn from this is how to regulate emotion and how to stay connected when hard things come.” “What is so interesting is that we are in this situation, globally.” “We are in a fight with something that doesn't have a race, religion, non-partisan. It has nothing that goes It VS Them. This is a human race against something that we can't see. Are we in it together?” “Your responsibility is to be as kind as you can in this possible moment and think about other people first. You do it, we will survive.” “You got to collect before you direct” “What a gift this time is” “You gotta do your very best to stay connected in this hard time and see your kid's behavior as not attention-seeking but connection seeking.”
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Today we have a very special guest joining us in The Inner Circle. Stephen Petasky is the founder of the Luxus Group, he is my best friend and husband, and we both are very excited to share our journey of how we conquered the 75 Hard Challenge together. From the tough lessons, to the health wins, to the new habits we'll be implementing in our lives, you will not want to miss this. Let's dig in!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
2:25 - Carrie and Stephen introduce us to "75 Hard Challenge" that seeks to be more than just a physical change, but a mental transformation.
3:52 - He describes the 5 pieces of the challenge, how and why it works, and the changes it derives in ourselves.
9:32 - You don't know what you don't know when you are getting into this. The 75 Hard Challenge takes us to a whole new place, where we won't know what will make us feel.
11:30 - We recall the first Friday night of the challenge, we hadn't had any alcohol in days, it was very cold, but we went out to walk. The power and connection it created just by replacing some habits with others better for us were so impactful.
13:16 - By simply introducing walking into our regime, it helped us in our growth and development.
15:22 - Stephen talks to us about his goal of improving our brain health, the 3 pillars for everyone to improve and how these changes affect us.
21:00 - Stephen describes the power of sleep, the circadian rhythm, and, the healing and recovery effect it has upon us.
26:25 - We talk about the importance of melatonin for going deep sleeping, and how to use our hormones to our success.
27:55 - We further explore the changes of resetting our "set point", what it is, and how to take advantage of it.
31:45 - We continue with the nutritional part of the interview, you'll be amazed by what type of food is critical for your health.
35:58 - A big area for us to improve was gut health, what type of biotics we introduced to our lives and the resulting differences in our bodies that had been incredible.
39:58 - We discuss hormone health and the battle it has been in our lives, the changes we did and the phenomenal result.
42:33 - Finally, we talk about what are the "new habits" we'll keep implementing in our lives. Don't miss out.
Quotes: "I think there's enough garbage out there about weight loss journeys and that where people yo-yo diet and don't achieve the health goals that they want". "That was the moment where I understood that I can do a lot more than I think I can". "It was the behavior, the habit of having it just the sake of having it versus replacing that behavior or habit with luck". "What we found was our habit of drinking wine to reconnect was replaced by a new habit of going for walks together, and it benefited us in countless ways". "When you're done sleeping, don't let the alarm snooze (and stress you)". "If you have to wake naturally, just get up when you wake up naturally". "The blue light that's emitted from your phone blocks the production of melatonin when you are sleeping". "Your body fights to be at a specific weight that you are pre-programmed to be at". "No matter what, during the day take something green, get your micronutrients during the day". "You have to support your partner in this journey".
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They lived a nightmare and navigated challenges that we can't even imagine. I'm humbled that Lynne Rosychuk has stepped into The Inner Circle. We'll share the story of an incredible and courageous mother and her painful yet inspiring journey. This story needs to be heard and shared all around the world. Today we'll dig into the harsh reality of domestic violence. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jessica Martel and all women that suffer from abuse. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
2:28 - Lynne explains her life project -Jessie's House-, the dream is to build an emergency home for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. An amazing place for anyone.
3:42 - We start with the beginning of Jessie's story. A soul who loved people, and never thought twice to help anyone in need.
5:48 - The beginning of the end. Lynne shares the start of the relationship that would put her on a devastating path.
11:38 - Lynne talks about her relationship with James.
18:15 - Lynne takes us back when things were getting worse and worse. There was a safety plan, but all went wrong.
24:03 - Lynne opens up about what life has been after Jessie passed away, she became the mother of her grandchildren, and attempts to help them overcome what happened and be themselves again.
32:14 - The psychiatrist told Lynne that the kids were beyond her help, they could be dangerous, so she had to make a decision and take action to help them out.
40:48 - People felt her pain, empathized with her and wanted to help her continue in life.
43:37 - Lynne talks about the dream of making Jessie's House a reality, and what to do if you want to be part of Jessie's and Lynne's story.
Quotes: "Abusers have a really good way to talk themselves out of bad situations". "We really tried to be supportive of him so he wouldn't be harsh on Jessica". "Only 50% of domestic violence is reported because most often women aren't believed or there's nowhere they can go, they become homeless". "The psychiatrist kept saying that we should abandon the kids to children services, that that would be their best chance for getting the proper services". "Community is key". "The simplest gestures go a long way". Domestic abuse is wrong at any level. I urge you to not cause it, and if you suffer it... Please take action and get help.
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Today's special guest Chau Lui is stepping into the Inner Circle. Her company Paris Jewellers' purpose is to be known as Canada’s most Customer-Centric retail jewelry brand. They had a dream, to move from Vietnam to Canada to create a better life. Today Chau and Trang carry the vision and legacy of the Paris Jewellers luxury brand with 25 locations across four provinces, employing over 230 people. She has lived and learned everything about the family business, so you don't want to miss this episode! Their goal is to ensure each customer feels happy about every purchase they make by bringing together people who love what they do with products that bring people happiness.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
1:59 - Their journey began when Chau's parents decided to emigrate from Vietnam to Canada in a search for a better life. Her parents got a job to support them until the opportunity came when they got a job at a jewelry store.
4:47 - Chau remembers when she was young and seeing her parents work a lot, they had to support the store, help the customer and do the work.
9:39 - Chau started helping at the store at 15; when helping customers she loved the process and the fun, she learned what her clients needed and delivered.
11:20 - She recalls when her parents' business was growing and had the opportunity to open the second store, they took it even when the store was an hour and a half away from their home.
14:12 - When it was time for her to fully enter the business, Chau wanted to know the business from top to bottom, so she started in reception and worked through every single aspect and department in the company. Learning was the only goal.
16:37 - 2010 was the most challenging year for them, they opened 5 new stores in different provinces, in the process they failed to connect with their customers due to the speed of the expansion and the amount of work needed to open each store, but also learned a lot about how to scale their business.
22:03 - Chau recognized that the company required a connection, so she made a decision: Don't say yes to anything until they went back to their values, beliefs, vision, mission and build a strong foundation. After they figured it out, Chau and her sister implemented the training in all of their stores.
29:53 - Chau explains her relationship with her sibling, the company, and how they work so perfectly together.
35:09 - She also recalls when she had kids, how it changed her life, how it influenced the growth of the company.
38:00 - Chau reveals some of the lessons she learned during her entrepreneurial journey, and how she tackled it.
40:17 - One of the most important activities that Chau does with her family and in her company is the practice of gratitude, and how it has been a game-changer.
43:21 - Another essential practice for Chau is time management, how she can have time for two kids, 25 stores, head office, and the company. The importance of being clear with her and the company goals, and how to achieve them.
Quotes: "My parents didn't know English, so when customers would come in, they would pull a dictionary and that's how they communicate and translate with customers." "I remember growing up, we would always try to help, we would make the sales sign with a marker, and they would put it up in the store." "Nothing in life worth having is going to be free, you have to work hard for it." "When we are pointing the finger at somebody else, we are actually pointing three at ourselves." "Having values really determines who we hire, who we work with." "It is our responsibility to ensure people are set up to win at their jobs". "If you are going to do something, do it with grace, do it with kindness and just work really hard". "We're a team doing this together and when you are a group of people you just go so much further, so much faster". "I measured my worth as a leader by how many people liked me".
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From Losing your dad to cancer at 17 to finding a lump in your breast at 21, feeling completely lost in life, finding your purpose in life, and transforming the lives of thousands with your work. What a journey! Today's special guest, Kacie Rainey is stepping into our Inner Circle to tell her tale. S
he specializes in 3D hyper-realism, certified in "paramedical micro-pigmentation specialist" who works with the best doctors fighting breast cancer. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Kacie recalls her raw life and talks about how the pain to purpose ratio lead her into her growth path. Her passion for entrepreneurship and helping others was given to her by her dad. He was a go-getter, he was highly respected in the business world based on his kindness and willingness to give everyone a chance, and her role model.
She talks about when she was bullied in school, how it has changed today with cellphones and Social Media, how it impacts the lives of everyone and her process of taking pain from different areas of her life and letting them go until she could say them without crying. As her father's strength weakened, he gathered his courage and guided the family into peacefulness and taught her the importance of union, braveness, and change. Every year her dad used to write a letter to everyone in the family, right until the last week before he passed, he updated the "last letter" and read it to them. Kacie explains her formula for success, mindset plus practice is what will transform your life, and how to achieve it. After Business School Kacie didn't know what direction to go until she got her "A-HA" moment when she stopped looking for it.
Quotes: ”Life is a privilege, each day is a privilege, do right by others, treat people how you would like to be treated, always give more than you’ll ever take in life, but lead by example”. ”Your purpose comes from a place from taking pain and turning it into a purpose”. "Grief can just set up in your heart and sit there until you choose to unlock it". "He read his letter, and it was the most beautiful pain you'll ever experience in your life because you got to have that moment with that person". "It wasn't closure, it was a send-off back into the world". "Your body is just matter and your soul is what carries on". "When you know your purpose, you don't even question it, you just do it".
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If you have ever questioned what true freedom really looks like? Then you are in for a treat. This week’s guest is Marianne Cantwell. Marianne has been helping entrepreneurs get out of the 9 to 5 race, create a life they love while still paying the bills! She helps entrepreneurs reach freedom. Her book “Be a Free Range Human” makes an important question… Are you living or are you surviving? So if you don't fit the norm, and you want to create something for yourself, this episode will blow your expectations! What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Marianna describes how to “design” your career and future, giving a powerful insight into how she did it. Discusses her book which focuses on finding your "really right direction", quitting your job, and growing your own thing that fits the life you want and your personality! Marianne also has a TedX called "The hidden power of not always fitting in". She originally grew up in Australia, but her parents were from different countries since childhood she always struggled with fitting in anywhere, and how it affected her confidence and self-love. Marianne expresses how someone gave her a chance, how it pushed her beyond her comfort zone, it was the first time she felt confident. It was her fuel.
She shares how she founded and gathered her creativity. Creativeness + free-range projects allowed her to find her passions and increase her confidence. How self-awareness enabled Marianne to tap into who she really was, and what she wanted. Marianna talks about her self-discovery process and answers how to stop being stuck. How she unlocked her dream life and took action into it.
Quotes: "You DON'T have to be this super confident person, you just have to find the place in which you can be confident and the way you can be confident". "I've done free-range projects where I could try things out". "Just because you have the opportunity to take that big job, doesn't mean you have to take it, you can say now that options field, but that's not who I wanted to be". "Try things you liked when you were younger and ask yourself what is something you left behind because it doesn't count anymore or because it is silly". "My dream now is to have a life where I feel like I'm doing what I like every day". "Real freedom is the freedom to dance with the changes that will come in your way".
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This week’s guest Mozhdah has a story so inspiring that she is now named as the “Oprah of Afghanistan”, by individuals like Barack and Michelle Obama as well as Ms. Winfrey herself. She joins the inner circle to share her astonishing journey of fleeing to Canada during a civil war in Afghanistan for a better life to becoming an international singer to a ground-breaking television show “The Mozhdah Show”. She’s risked everything in order to express herself—along with the deepest hopes of inspiring and empowering women across the planet.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Mozhdah recalls growing up in a time of civil war in Afghanistan, what she experienced living in the middle of a war zone. The moment her family was forced to flee the country, in fear of her father being captured for speaking out against communism and seeking exile in Canada. Mozhdah shares her struggles with integrating with the new environment, learning English and dealing with racism and being inspired by Oprah Winfrey. Being inspired by her father and eager to spread her message, she became a singer and released a song called “Afghan girl”, a protest song reminding people about women who have played such a huge role in history and in society in Afghanistan which then became a hit record. Mozhdah shares how combining manifestation and her mission of empowerment led her to sing in front of then-President Obama and the first lady in the White House on International Women's Day. She details being the first Afghani woman to brave death threats in order to host her own talk show and cover sensitive subjects impacting Afghani women and children The importance of respecting yourself as a strong woman and how social media is the most powerful tool for women to speak up and share their message with the world.
Quotes: “When you have power over your mind, you can do anything. Just take control.” “You know what, If I am to make a difference I have to put shyness away.” “Nobody will fight for you. You have to fight for yourself. And as women, we have to fight for ourselves.” “Be as confident as you are, everybody is beautiful and everybody is capable of anything if they focus on their own selves, their love, interests, and their passions.” “A lot of people care about what other people think about them, and a lot of people live for other people either to please other people or to show other people. And I say, live for yourself. Do what makes you happy, be your own individual, and don't care what anyone else thinks about you.”
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Sheila O’Kelly is an amazing leader, mother, and cancer survivor who set a new high standard in sports, leading a team that secured the ITU rights to stage the World Championships in Triathlon in Edmonton in 2001 which was judged as the “best ever World Championship.”. This volunteer extraordinaire is now the President of World Triathlon Series in Edmonton where the city will also be hosting the Grande Final in 2020. She talks about overcoming adversity with a “don’t take no for an answer” mindset and how having a community that takes ownership through honesty truly creates positive everlasting impact.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sheila shares her view as an immigrant, forced to go out of her own way to make friends and surrogate families because she didn’t have her real family near to becoming a community builder and taking on massive projects as a volunteer. Sharing her secret keys to success for community building and event planning. How in 2001, she managed to gather 900 volunteers to support the Triathlon World Championship in Edmonton. She openly talks about raising children while traveling, being part of the triathlon world championship, and finding out how her husband had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. How Sheila created a triathlon program for elementary schools. Helping almost 10,000 kids go through that program to date and aims to work with Universities to reach Triathlon as a core sport. Sheila shares a tough period in 2017, where a pimple on her nose became life-threatening as she discovered it was precancerous, undergoing treatment and eventually beating cancer. Thanks to Sheila, the ITU is bringing back the World Championship back to Alberta for 2020. She shares this year’s focus and the importance of getting families involved in triathlon for the development of the sport and highlighting the fun side.
Quotes: “Triathlon had some kind of lure. It was a fun thing so I thought, let's do this!” “I think that is key to being successful as an immigrant and in a community, is getting involved in the community and just having that comradery and the people with you are like-minded and want to do the same things. This is what makes your life richer.” “A family that tries together, stays together.” “They do feel like family because all of those volunteers were like your ambassadors. Some of our volunteers turned in triathletes.” “Community engagement is critical, and however you identify your communities, for what you are doing, they have to be part of your journey.”
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Thordis Elva is an Icelandic playwright, speaker, and author who embraces the power of her voice and uses it to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. This week, she joins the Inner Circle to share the incident of sexual abuse that impacted her life and forever changed the course of her life. She talks about contacting her abuser, and why it’s important to demystify who is capable of the act, and how she alleviated her own shame and blame by sharing her truth. Thordis also talks about the powerful TED Talk between herself and Tom, watched by over 5 million people, as well as her book South of Forgiveness, and her superpower of having an “army of light” behind her.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: There is no such thing as an unworthy story, or someone unworthy of sharing their own. It is what makes us connect with ourselves and each other. Thordis has dedicated her career to gender equality and helping women realize they don’t need to take the blame and shame from gender-based violence. Thordis details how she was exploited at 16 years old, and really what a profound impact it had on her. Sexual abusers are seen to be mythical inhuman monsters, but really it’s far more common to be violated by someone that you know and trust. Thordis reconnected with Tom because she wanted to know “why” and also see how it had marked his life.
He also felt the consequences of his actions and wanted to share his story as well so it could be prevented and avoided. Thordis recognizes her privilege of being able to share her experience. Many women are in different situations and can’t say anything for fear of being hurt or killed. What it was like when they met up in person, and literally faced their truth once and for all. Thordis and Tom took their conversation of 7+ years to the next level with a TED Talk, “Our story of rape and reconciliation” and their book South of Forgiveness. Thordis found her Army of Light that gave her strength and carried her through a time where she had an extremely slim chance of giving birth to her twins. Whether it’s speaking to the UN or a conference of thousands, Thordis puts the emphasis on sharing her truth and threading humanity together by illuminating our faith and belief in miracles.
Quotes: “Every single person on this earth has a story worth telling.” “I needed to unload the blame and the shame.” “The internet has the capacity to bring out the worst in people, but it can certainly bring out the very, very best.” “If you cling to hope, incredible things can happen.”
Mentioned: Our story of rape and reconciliation South of Forgiveness @thordiselva yoga_girl
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This week’s guest, Bean, has a story that serves up a dose of reality like you’ve never heard before. She joins the Inner Circle to share the unbelievable events of bullying, love lost, and the physical trauma and recovery that changed her life forever. Bean talks about how she went from dealing with a new identity of life in a wheelchair and losing mobility to using her situation as a platform to help others through her ReYu Recovery Centre which she Co-Founded and currently runs.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Bean’s experience of growing up in a culture that had strict religious rules, and more about how she rebelled against the restrictions. How Bean got into becoming an X-ray technician, and the ways it opened her eyes to the good and bad aspects of healthcare in the country currently. Bean shares what it was like to be heavily bullied as a child, and how that plays into her mission now to welcome others and remind us we are all human. The crazy event in Las Vegas that changed everything in Bean’s life, and led her to finally stop and process her emotions. What Conversion Disorder is, and how our brain can be so powerful that it can literally shut down the body. How Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and maintained an attitude of gratitude, bravery, and courage. How Bean met her business partner Nancy, started the non-profit ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center with zero capital, and are now up to 131 clients. ReYu serves as a safe judgment-free place where people with disabilities can come and be accepted. What Bean wants us to know about how we really treat people with disabilities.
Quotes: “There are so many things wrong with our healthcare system. It’s good, but it’s not great.” “My life will always have challenges, and I will always face adversity more than the average citizen.” “There is a lesson in everything.” “I wish I had someone to help me through the dark times, and by sharing my story I can be there for others.”
Mentioned: Teaching the Message of Charge with Dr. Farha Shariff First Steps Wellness Centre Project Walk Zag Creative University of Alberta Canada ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center
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Nicole Rice, owner and operator of Sweet {Jolie}, started the very successful company as a place where customers can connect, shop, and perpetuate the body positive movement. Nicole is open about her own battles and challenges and built Sweet {Jolie} from the ground up. From making jewelry in her basement to countless hours of focusing on the little details to get things as perfect for her audience as possible, Nicole is a heart-centered and mission-driven business powerhouse. She joins the Inner Circle to talk about why community is so important to her, how Sweet Jolie is removing the stigma of alopecia, and the significance of the different collections in the company.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Nicole developed her mission to be kind to herself, so her daughters could see first hand what an impact the words we choose about ourselves and others have on our world. Nicole openly talks about suffering from postpartum depression, and the impact it had on herself and her family. Why Nicole taught herself how to make jewelry, and came to peace that being a full-time stay at home mother wasn’t the right path for her. It was important for Nicole and Sweet {Jolie} to offer items that made women feel empowered, beautiful, and had a universally flattering fit. How Nicole went from running a daycare and jewelry business from her home to expanding into an internationally known and respected brand. What it was like for Nicole and her team to expand from jewelry to accessories and clothing.
The truth - Nicole is an introvert at heart but connecting with community is what makes her blossom and come alive. The leap of faith that Nicole and her husband took to give all their savings in order to say yes to a new massive space, and how her intuition led her to the decision. Why the Sweet {Jolie} Love Project encourages showing love to yourself and embrace who you really are. How Nicole’s daughter, Kate, developed alopecia when she was two, and what they do to educate and inform others on the condition. Also, the steps Sweet {Jolie} has taken to contribute to the Alopecia Foundation and give back to others.
Quotes: “From the beginning, I wanted the company to be as inclusive as possible.” “There are some days where I can’t believe the overwhelming feeling of community around us.” “I want more growth, and want to make a greater impact.” “I just knew this was going to be something, and I had to prove it.”
Mentioned: Sweet Jolie @sweetjolieboutique
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It is Ashley Mielke’s life mission to empower others to move beyond pain and heal after loss. Ashley is a Registered Psychologist and founder of the Grief and Trauma Healing Center in Edmonton, and her action-oriented program has brought massive success and comfort to over 3,000 people in times of grief and loss. She joins the Inner Circle to share her own story of painful losses, including her father’s substance abuse and suicide, and how she healed herself and found a calling that can support and give hope to others. It’s a story of how sometimes our darkest and loneliest moments can also be the driving force that leads the way for us to connect with our inner calling and give permission for others to do the same.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Ashley’s raw and vulnerable story of what it was like growing up with a father who struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism, even to the point where she would be neglected and left alone in a car for hours while he was using. The feeling of being different and disconnected that Ashley felt in childhood now serves her well in her profession because she can relate to how others going through trauma may feel. Although Ashley spent much of her time and energy even up until grad school trying to help her father, she still found him to be her emotional rock.
The shame and devastation that Ashley felt when her father committed suicide, and how she managed to move forward and sign up at the Grief Recovery Institute. How signing up at the Institute changed her life, and Ashley was quickly on the fast track for being the trainer for Canada and starting her own company at 26. Above all else, Ashley has a desire to serve others and to show us how we are all more alike than different. How Ashley trained and built a team of psychologists and therapists at the Grief and Trauma Healing Center that have now collectively helped over 3,000 people with their action-based program. Ashley debunks the common myths and misinformation about grief, and how her programs give people an action-oriented roadmap to deal with loss. The Conscious Culture Bootcamp that Ashley spent over 800 hours creating, which will help leaders in the business world find a common thread between team members and help them create an environment of trust and safety in the workplace.
Quotes: “We have to take action to heal our heart, we can’t just wait for time to pass.” “I had no idea what I was doing, but I knew I was called to serve grieving people.” “To watch our clients flourish after loss is why I do this work.” “Our office is the most energetic, enthusiastic, hopeful place.” “To be willing to go first and tell your story, you give permission to others to do the same.”
Mentioned: The Grief Recovery Institute The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre Ashley Mielke Consulting @theashleymielke
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Courtney Buhler, CEO, and owner of the now huge brand Sugarlash Pro, has gone from servicing fifty people a day in her basement, to running a global success of a business with over 60,000 lash professionals in her community. Courtney joins The Inner Circle to talk about how she built her empire, what wisdom she can share from owning and learning from mistakes, the difference that great eyelashes really make, and Sugarlash’s new partnership with Ulta Beauty. Courtney is also extremely vulnerable and shares how success and money really changed her personal life, and that it’s more than okay to embrace your “weird normal”, learn by trial and error, and truly own your voice.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Courtney’s family moved 13 times while she was growing up, and this gave her the valuable lesson to appreciate the reason, season, or lesson that people play in your life. As a young tomboy, Courtney realized that she didn’t need beauty to feel confident and powerful, but instead she truly loved it and really had fun with creating transformations for herself and others. How Courtney’s son literally saved her life and the mindset shift that changed everything and helped her get out and heal from a toxic relationship. Courtney fell in love with lashes so much that she would clean her consultant’s house in trade for an application. She also took it upon herself to gain an outstanding education, and understand the business from the outside in. Courtney shares what she learned not only about building a business from the ground up but how important it is to surround yourself with people that have your greatest interest in their hearts.
How Courtney and her family went from a “Sugarshack” and around the clock appointments in their basement to a giant company in 89 countries with over 60,000 lash artists in their community. Courtney did her own market research and took that information to launch training with a 200-page manual she constructed on her own. We can honor the way we think and process, even if it’s having a bathtub to work, like Courtney! Why Courtney hasn’t moved full time to New York or Los Angeles, and why she is SO proud to live and do business in Edmonton. How Courtney keeps her children grounded while still educating them on the opportunities within the world through travel.
Quotes: “People are in your life for a reason, season, or lifetime.” “I had never felt so transformed by a beauty service.” “Don’t lie, own your mistakes. No one expects perfection, but I expect honesty.” “Mistakes are such powerful lessons. We learn so much more when we screw up.” “Anything I develop and create, I get to see it in thousands of people’s eyes.” “Anything I’m doing needs to be world-class.” “If you believe in yourself and your vision, there is no telling where you can go.” “Every hard time is the means to the next chapter.”
Mentioned: Sugarlash Pro @sugarlashpro High Lash Society
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This week, Carrie expands the inner circle of her family and invites her beloved father in law, Don Petasky, on the show. Don shares his personal stories that exemplify exceeding against all odds, the power of family, and the impact of young love. He also shares what it was really like to grow up raising Carrie’s husband and partner in life, Stephen, and the wisdom he gained from running his own business and working closely with family with The Luxus Group.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: The accident that Don’s father had that impacted his life in both the most severe and eventually positive way, and how his father’s attitude about it all showed him what perseverance and perspective really were. The beautiful love story of Don and his wife Nancy, and the secrets behind their marriage of over 40 years. What it was like for Don and Nancy to be young parents, and how they raised Stephen and his sister to value hard work and contribute to running the household as a family team. What having two physically handicapped parents taught Don about not limiting your success due to your situation. Stephen’s sister, Ashley, is a true Christmas Miracle! Don’s wisdom from running a business, and what he wished he knew back then. The importance of clear roles and responsibility when working closely with family. More about The Luxus Group, a Luxury Real Estate Private Equity Group, and how Don found the path to this endeavor.
Quotes: “You never know how it’s all going to end up.” “We grew up with our kids, and all had to figure it out together.” “When you have good people around you, it’s funny how much easier it is.” “Communication is number one.” “Surrounding yourself with good people makes life way easier.”
Mentioned: The Luxus Group @donpetasky @stephenpetasky @theluxusgroup Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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At the young age of 74, Pearl Gregor is an example of what it means to be curious and invested in personal and spiritual growth. Pearl joins the Inner Circle to share her wisdom as an educator, Catholic, and proponent of using meditation and mindfulness as a tool to heal our wounds and clear the way so we can connect with our highest self. Pearl shares how she healed her own depression by tracking and understanding her dreams, ways that we can begin to catalog and write down our dreams, and some of the experiences she has had while on this path. Pearl closes the show by giving guidance as to where we can begin in our own journey and insight into what happens at her workshops for those looking to get personal coaching to be their own guru.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Pearl suffered from nightmares for many years as a child and then an adult. She also had fainting spells and illness that baffled her family and doctors. Hear how she healed and began to use her dreams as a teacher. Pearl shares a few of the bodily sensations and detox symptoms she has had from releasing stress and toxicity out of her body. How we can ask for a dream and access our highest wisdom through mindfulness and being consistent with tracking and writing down our dreams. That’s right...we only use 5% of our true potential.
Pearl is on a mission to help us understand the other remaining 95%. Through her own meditation, Pearl discovered some painful details about her past. She talks with Carrie about how she processed the trauma and healed herself. The stories of others that suffered from depression and tragically ended their own life that keeps Pearl inspired to work with people so they find a light in the darkness. How Pearl encourages others to understand their own dreams, rather than her tell them what it means. How we can begin to remember and track our dreams using just a journal and a pen. Some of the best art, whether it’s music, painting, or even comedy, has been created from and within dreams. Why you will want to turn off those electronics before bed after listening to Pearl talk!
Quotes: “The body knows, but the mind keeps things from us that we can’t cope with.” “Responsibility is the ability to respond. It’s not a duty.” “I don’t know how to knit, nor do I intend to learn.” “People create the most powerful art out of dreams.”
Mentioned: Dreams Along the Way Pearl Gregor Books University of Alberta Descent to the Goddess
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Guest Victoria Smith knows firsthand the damaging effects that stress can have on our health, along with our general well-being. She has taken her own experience with stress, burnout, and recovery to transition to a life where she coaches others to use stress management and reduction tools. Victoria talks about the moment she knew that she had to take control of her health, gives us a few quick tips that we can start today to destress, and the common stressors she sees when working with her clients.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: It may look on the outside like everyone besides us has their life totally together and figured out. Not only is that not the case, but it’s far from it. This can help us have realistic expectations instead of feeling like we are always falling behind in some manner. How Victoria’s high paced and stressful way of life lead to burnout, and what exactly the symptoms of stress can look like. Stress is the #1 cause of shingles in younger adults, and what it felt like for Victoria to have to be vulnerable and admit to her coworkers that she had it, and needed to take time off to heal and rest. What burnout can look like and ways that you can recognize the signs for yourself and your loved ones.
The painful and tumultuous time in Victoria’s life when she was caught in the middle of her parents’ divorce, and the toll it took on her own energy and life force. The benefits Victoria found in counseling services, and other major tools that helped her along her wellness recovery journey. Why setting boundaries is so important to our well being, and to preserve our energy so that we can be the best for both ourselves and others. How Victoria’s podcast Girl Tries Life shines a spotlight on other women who are accomplishing big things and also committed to their health and self-growth. It takes time, energy, and dedication for stress reduction, but the results are worth it. A few of Victoria’s strategies to immediately reduce your stress. We have power over our stress life and being a “stressed out” person is not a life sentence.
Quotes: “Everyone on the outside always seems to be hacking it, but you don’t go home with them.” “The most important thing is to always try.” “I may not succeed, but I will have tried.” “You can only control you.”
Mentioned: Calgary Counseling Center Girl Tries Life Stress Less Ladies Release Meditation Technique
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Lisa LaFlamme is a powerhouse journalist who has been the Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV National News since 2016. Lisa was also appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honor, and won the Radio-Television News Directors Association President’s Award in 2016. Today, Lisa steps away from the TV and into the Inner Circle to talk with Carrie about the pivotal moments she has experienced throughout her decades of reporting on the airwaves and into Canada’s homes. Lisa also shares how she handles the pressures of delivering a national newscast and her takeaways from covering everything from the aftermath of 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina and the war in Afghanistan.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Lisa was born in Ontario as the middle child, and her family was very encouraging. She credits their honesty and support to her current mindset that there is nothing she can’t do. Lisa always wanted to be a journalist and had a desire deep inside her to explore what makes us human and share the stories with others. How Lisa ended up living in the best neighborhood in Ottawa while a young student, and then worked her way up from the night shift on the radio to doing a TV/radio hybrid job 7 days a week.
The amazing prediction from a psychic that Lisa experienced, which led to her having an even deeper appreciation when she sees all the flags of the world. More about Lisa’s time as a National Consumer Affairs correspondent, and how she reported a new scam to the country every week. The pivotal, and often scary, moments that Lisa remembers about working in war zones like Baghdad and Afghanistan, and seeing devastating environments like the aftermath of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. How it felt when Lisa earned her spot as the first female alone on a National news desk. What’s Lisa sees in the future of journalism, and what we need to know to keep the human aspect alive when delivering often negative news.
Quotes: “Journalism is the opioid of the restless.” “I have to stand up to it (fear).” “Being a woman has never slowed me down.” “Find a balance.” “Media literacy is as important as math.”
Mentioned: @LisaLaFlammeCTV CTV News Chateau Laurier National Arts Centre Lloyd Robertson Journalists for Human Rights
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Amy Ledin, Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting, is open to the hard conversations in life that move us forward and raise us to the next level of growth, love, and understanding. Amy embraces her vulnerability and courage in this episode, sharing the deeply personal experiences that had a profound impact on every aspect of how she looks at life. Amy shares the Three Daily Agreements she found to be life-changing, opens up about her cancer diagnosis, and why she believes every situation has a silver lining.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Amy is an inspiration for knowing that you can transform your life, no matter how dire the situation seems. When we are courageous enough to tell our story and share it with others, it shows that we have evolved. Amy grew up on a farm and struggled with weight for most of her teen and young adult life. This is part of her mission today, to help people make smart choices without feeling restriction. Amy became pregnant as a teenager, and she felt shame and guilt about the adoption process due to social stigma and religious beliefs. Why we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and Amy is an example that we never quite know what our fellow human is going through. Amy opens up about a very hurtful matter in her family’s past, an affair that had a giant impact on both families. How Amy and her family healed, and her relationship with her now partner Erik also grew into them running their business Lean Bodies Consulting together. Amy’s love for helping people through online coaching and mindset coaching gives her the chance to share the skills that have gotten her through the darkest hours of her own life. Amy’s miracle mindset on how her cancer diagnosis provided her with the chance to live life fully present and grateful. Amy’s Three Agreements, and what they do for helping her stay on track with the promises she has made to herself.
Quotes: “Failure teaches us our biggest lessons.” — C “It’s not win or lose, it’s win or learn.” — A “You always should find the silver lining, on everything.” — A
Mentioned: Joe Dispenza 75Hard @amy_ledin Lean Bodies Consulting
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Lauren Regula is a perfect example of what happens when balance, tenacity, and humility are mixed with innate talent and skill. Not only has Lauren been to the Olympics twice to represent the Canadian Women’s Softball Team, but she was just invited back a third time to pitch in the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Lauren talks about how she became a professional pitcher, her takeaways for instilling a true love of the game in children, and what it’s like for her back on the mound now as a mother of three. Lauren openly shares her struggle with depression, and what helped her to get back on her feet to play her best, represent her country, and inspire others to play big.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Why Carrie prefers the term “finding harmony” vs. “finding balance”. As a wife and mother of three with a busy career and dedication to a sport, Lauren agrees that it is next to impossible to balance every need and desire at all times perfectly. What Lauren’s experience of competing twice in the Olympics on the Canadian Women’s Softball Team was really like, and how each of them were completely different experiences with polar opposite learning lessons. Lauren’s brother Jason is also an incredibly talented athlete and played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets.
However, Lauren is most proud of the human that he is and the heart he shows on and off the field. Lauren and her brother were encouraged by their parents to try their personal best, but learn from their mistakes rather than dwell on them. This light-hearted encouragement helped them stay consistent in their love for the sport and became the foundation of their extremely strong work ethic. Lauren wasn’t the perfect left-handed pitcher from the start, but she loved being involved with all the plays on the field and put in the work and hours to reach superstar status. The Olympic game that left Lauren feeling crushed, hopeless, and even caused her to put her glove away. What finally got Lauren to take the glove back out in 2016, and why her mindset now is stronger and more focused than ever for that Gold Medal. How Lauren and her family find time for a personal connection with a busy and demanding schedule. Lauren is out there playing not just for herself, but all the moms out there. She wants to show we can push our limits and go beyond what we think we are capable of.
Quotes: “I’m telling you, I was not good when I started pitching.” “The mound and the softball field is where I feel at home.” “Find good in the tough moments, because there always is.” “The girls you see out there playing are there because they love it.” “My greatest accomplishment today is just being happy, to be honest.”
Mentioned: Trak Athletics Oklahoma State @laurenregula Jason Bay
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Michael Dash is a best-selling author of Chasing the High, an entrepreneur and a recovering addict. Michael was living life in the fast lane chasing money, power, and external success fueled by an addiction to drugs, alcohol, and gambling. He joins The Inner Circle to share his story on when his behavior came crashing down around him and how a trip to Bali changed it all around to inspire him to seek help and build new beliefs and habits from the ground up. Michael shares how he now finds the rush through philanthropy and helping others transform to find a life of meaning and internal happiness.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Michael’s upbringing created a belief system that success meant chasing money, taking drugs, and gambling. What life was like in the fast lane for Michael as he was ruled by a combination of gambling, pills, cocaine and finding the next high. Gambler’s Anonymous was Michael’s first step in creating a community of people with similar struggles and celebrating wins together as they recovered from an addiction. Why Michael lives in a co-living space, and how it puts him in an environment with people that support his well being and goals.
How Michael’s life shifted when he went from making decisions based on ego, to ones that serve the greatest good for himself and others. Michael’s advice on staying away from working with family, and being careful who you trust with your investment of both time and money. How a trip to Bali for the Unconventional Life conference opened up a door for Michael to take a leap and commit himself to living a different way. What tapping and EMDR are, and how they are powerful tools to shift limiting mindset and beliefs. How Michael found new highs in life such as philanthropy and promoting his book Chasing the High. The ripple effect that has happened since Michael has become vulnerable, authentic, and available to help others with their addictive compulsive behaviors.
Quotes: “I wasn’t high enough, I needed that extra adrenaline rush.” “Most addicts will resist if you are trying to push something on them.” “You will affect people that you don’t even know.” “There’s going to be people in life that love you and people who hate you. Who cares.” “Change is easy, and any one of us can change.” “Do one small thing in your life tomorrow and implant it in your day. Do it consistently.” “One small step can lead to one huge change.”
Mentioned: Chasing the High Michael Dash Facebook | Instagram Gamblers Anonymous Young Entrepreneur Council Scribe Media Unconventional Life Summit
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When you are given a gift, you must share it with the world. At least that is what designer and artist Cory Christopher believes. Cory joins the Inner Circle to share how his experience of growing up on a farm helped plant the seeds for him to come the highly successful and sought after designer he is today. He and Carrie talk about honoring what inspires you in life, changing your environment to reflect your passions, and how we can nurture the love of nature in our own children and future generations. Cory is a regular presence in the media, and his creative ideas and excellent taste have landed him projects working with clients featuring Poppy Barley, Glow Juicery, and Lululemon.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: It’s in Cory’s nature to create beautiful spaces wherever he goes. His amazing sunflower field was not only a fantastic Instagram spot, but it created a space where people could appreciate great scenery. Cory’s parents let him be exactly who he was, and nurtured his creative spirit. He also grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work and tending to something that is growing. Cory found a community that gave him a safe and bully free zone while attending the Victoria School for the Performing Arts, and yes, it really was like the real life version of FAME. When we spread our wings and try something new, we have the chance to recreate ourselves.
Cory’s talent of using his voice for theater and opera came in handy for his career in design working with people and his on camera work. What it’s really like to balance the artistic side of design and creativity, mixed with the business and numbers aspect of being an entrepreneur. More about Cory’s Design endeavors featuring wedding design, floral arrangement and much more. How Cory got into interiors design, and decided he was more into projects that have a definite ending with structure. Every artist and designer goes through a lot of trial and error. It’s not always as perfect as it appears on Instagram. Why Cory believes that an urban environment can also be a place to connect with nature and greenery.
Quotes: “Imagine walking outside and having 160 acres of potential.” “Before you judge someone, imagine putting yourself in their shoes.” “We need to put kids in environments where they flourish.”
Mentioned: Cory Christopher @corychristopher Cory Christopher Design Birchwood Meadows Victoria School of the Arts
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Shelly MacInnis-Wynn is a brave, vulnerable, and inspiring woman and mother. She is also someone that endured an unimaginable heartbreak when her husband, Const. David Wynn of the RCMP, lost his life after being shot in the line of duty after responding to a call. This week, Shelly speaks publicly for the first time since David’s death about how she will never be the same, and the impact this tragic event has had upon her and her family. Shelly details that fateful night, and the moments after, spent in David’s final days in the hospital. She uses her voice and heartbreak to change practices and procedures that hopefully will never have another family in her situation suffer again. Shelly’s story is an example of strength and using the past to make the future better.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- Shelly walks us through that fateful night that her husband, Const. David Wynn of the Alberta RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), responded to a call and got shot.
- The ways Shelly honors David’s spirit as she moves forward as best she can, including his beloved sense of humor and memorable laugh.
- The heartbreaking moment of when she had to tell her children, a moment that will haunt her forever.
- Shelly and David spent the previous summer together, and she is so grateful that they got time with their family. Life is precious, and Shelly urges us to realize this before it is too late.
- Stories about the fellow RCMP officers that supported Shelly during this time, and also the truthful ways that they failed both her and David through the process.
- Shelly is changed forever, but she has the perspective of it changing her for the better. She took what went wrong in her situation and is taking action to prevent it from happening to others, and families will get the support that they need.
- Home is a safe space for Shelly and her children, and there is not a day that doesn’t go by where they don’t lovingly remember or discuss a memory of David.
- How Shelly worked on her anger so she could concentrate on moving forward.
- As time goes on we get stronger, and it’s up to us to listen and allow others to help us.
- We look at first responders as the superheroes they are, but we also must remember that they are human beings too and need support.
Quotes:
- “Now it’s time to find the new me, because I will never be the same person that I was before this happened.”
- “This is my chance to discover what it is that I can do.”
- “We spent the whole summer together as a family, and it was the best.”
- “It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle.”
Mentioned:
University of Alberta Hospital
D.A.R.E.
RCMP
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Eveline Charles is a powerhouse female entrepreneur and a brilliant example that we each have the ability to create our personal empire with the right tenacity, skill, and commitment. Eveline shares her story about the path from working in the salon and spa business to running the Eveline Charles company and bringing in over 16 million dollars a year. She also talks about how to grow at a pace that’s right for you, when to take the step into the next level of business, and the power in asking for help.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Eveline founded a multi-million dollar business and became the first woman to be inducted in the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Why we need to think big, dream big, and then take inspired action. So many people underachieve because they don’t set their goals high enough. Eveline went to beauty school but is a self-taught businesswoman. She is an example of how well we can do when we educate ourselves, ask questions, and get mentors. More about the success of the Eveline Charles company, and what is next for the very popular brand. So much of business is about being friendly and connecting with others. Eveline shares her goals publicly so those in her tribe hold her accountable. She also sets her personal and professional goals to a timeline, so she can work even harder to accomplish them. Eveline is not just amazing in the business world, she also is an athlete. She ran the 100th Anniversary of the Boston Marathon. Running has given her the gift of health, and a place to clear her mind and get creative. Expansion is great, but you have to make sure you understand the markets you are in. The changes Eveline has noticed over the past 5 years in terms of marketing, customer service, and advertising. Brands must continue to evolve and respond to the needs of their business if they truly want to be successful. Eveline’s advice for women to speak up and say what they really think. Dream big and think big, but you always have to make sure that your goals are accountable and measurable.
Quotes: “If you think big you are going to grow big. If you are going to think small you are going to fall behind.” “Business has an interesting way of pushing you in the right direction.” “Business is in my blood. It makes me so excited to hear about different successes in different businesses.” “If you are not evolving, you are dying.”
Mentioned: Eveline Charles @Eveline Charles UCLA QuantumShift Think Big Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Building a million dollar business is a huge accomplishment for Natalie MacNeil, but it doesn’t even come close to stopping there for this Emmy Award Winning media entrepreneur. Natalie is devoted to expanding human potential for herself and others, and dedicated to living a deeply meaningful life. She joins The Inner Circle to talk with Carrie about her powerful N.E.T. technique and why you will want to start using it immediately in everyday life. Natalie also talks about her film projects, the inspiration behind her new book The Rituals, and what’s next for her as she transitions from the She Takes on the World blog to a new updated version of herself and her brand.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Natalie spent so much time feeling like she had to be someone in order to succeed, and she is at a point where she wants to live and embrace all her dimensions. There will never be a better lesson about business than jumping in and learning for yourself. While Natalie studied business in University, she got a firsthand education by being an entrepreneur. Natalie shows us that we shouldn’t be afraid to dive in and embrace new parts of our identity, and maybe let go of those that no longer serve us. She is taking the big leap of rebranding her blog, She Takes on the World, to level up to meet the current version of herself. Natalie co-produced the interactive film experience, Out My Window, and it was the world’s first 360 interactive documentary. The film won an Emmy, and viewers got an inside look at someone’s life in an initiative and immersive way. Natalie knows that her capacity to succeed in the external world is directly related to her inner experience. The N.E.T. (No Extra Time) principle calls for utilizing our time in a way that best serves us.
While we have things we all do in a day, you can make that part of your mindfulness practice. Examples would include a grounding exercise in the shower, taking a few calming deep breaths and at red lights, and using the little spaces of silence throughout the day to practice gratitude. She Takes on the World has had 1,000,000 + entrepreneurs from almost every country come to the site for inspiration, action steps, and support. Natalie discusses accomplishing our goals one at a time as a 3-4 month focus, rather than trying to do everything at once. When we choose to hear the stories of others, we get a huge part of what is available to us in the human experience. Natalie’s new book, The Rituals, includes many beautiful practices that make huge differences.
Quotes: “When a creative wave comes, you have to ride it until the bitter end.” “The human experience is messy, beautiful, and wild and painful. We can hold all of those truths.” “I need to feel deeply held and grounded in order to show up the way I show up.” “You are enough and more, and worthy of your dreams.” “Inspiration without taking action serves a purpose, but it’s not as powerful.”
Mentioned: @nataliemacneil She Takes on the World Out My Window Burning Man The Rituals
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As Carrie reflects on the year anniversary of The Inner Circle podcast launching, she has much to be grateful for and celebrate. Amazingly open and interesting guests, a team far more supportive than she could ever imagine, and lessons learned beyond her wildest dreams. She imparts the wisdom she has learned from jumping off the cliff into this new world, falling a few times, and getting up again. Carrie talks about the massive discovery about her “why”, the power of vulnerability, taking the first step (even when you are 60% ready) and what she would recommend to those also looking a take a leap of faith in their own lives. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What prompted Carrie to start this podcast, and how her expectations have been more than exceeded with the guests and experiences so far within this past year. A few of the many stand out guests that bravely shared their story, and in turn, made us able to feel that it was okay to do the same. You are ready to launch your business when you are 60% there. We know, that can be scary when you are a linear thinker, planner, and care about the details! What challenges Carrie has continued through in her first year of launching her own business and podcast including navigating the social media game. A special shout out to the dream team that makes it all happen, and who Carrie couldn’t do it without.
Her husband Stephen, Haley, Carolyn Jen, and Anne. You don’t need a degree to succeed. Only 19% of entrepreneurs actually have a business degree, and Carrie isn’t one of them. What does matter is a burning desire in your soul and a passion to make a difference! Courage and vulnerability are at the center of all meaningful experiences. Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to change the path of your life. The voice inside will keep popping up. It’s relentless. Listen. The first step is the scariest, it’s also the game-changer. Share your story with the world. It needs and deserves to be heard! You are worthy! When you allow yourself to be seen, the world will open up to you.
Quotes: “This vulnerability has changed who I am, and what I do.” “Vulnerability and I have become friends. Really good friends.” “Share your story. You are worthy of it.” “Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to make a difference.”
Mentioned: Luxus Group Learn to Love Yourself with Glori Meldrum Sharing the Power of Recovery with Joel Gotlib Share Your Sparkle with Rachel Mielke Turning Lemons into a Lemon Drop Martini with Jennifer Coll Brene Brown: The Call To Courage on Netflix
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James Lawrence has redefined impossible and pushed the limits of what we think is capable, both physically and mentally. By doing 50 Ironmans in 50 days in 50 states, he has more than earned the title, “The Iron Cowboy”. He joins the show to talk about his bag of “why’s” when deciding to do the 50-50-50, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and how to think your way into being a force to reckon with. James also shares some of his favorite yet toughest moments from the challenge, and what’s next for him as he opens up and shares his story with others.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Why James is nicknamed the Iron Cowboy and accomplished the 50-50-50, a feat that was deemed physically impossible. The importance of mindset and stepping out of your comfort zone. James doesn’t love living in discomfort, but he knows that is where growth lies. How James took the economic crash of 2008 and saw that he wasn’t a match for mediocrity and the status quo. A few of James’s career highlights, such as sharing his story with the Minnesota Vikings and having them deeply connect to his experience. The importance of letting children know they are loved and are valued, but also giving them set expectations and following through with natural consequences.
Almost all sports (except hockey!) were a big part of James’s upbringing, and he found that individual sports helped him discover who he really was, and the grit that he was made of. What exactly the 50-50-50 is, and why it is referred to as the greatest endurance feat that no one knows about. What James remembers from those 50 days and the greatest physical and mental obstacles he had to overcome. What is next for James? Sharing his story to influence people to get out of their heads and into the game of life. Be okay with your journey and who you are, and the opinions of others don’t matter. The fantastic influence that his children and wife had on helping him through the 50-50-50, and why one person’s 5k is just as important as any marathon.
Quotes: “You have to put a lot of thought and purpose into why you are doing something.” “Amazing things at certain times of your life take great sacrifice.” “The finish line is not the finish line until you cross the finish line.”
Mentioned: Roger Federer Dennis Rodman 30 for 30 Eco-Challenge Sports Illustrated: Meet the Men The Most Enduring Man in the World
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Tawsha Klein-Sparks believes we are connected by one thing — love. This shining light is working to advocate for herself, her family, and to change the statistics of those suffering from any illness. Tawsha discusses her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and how it affects her at the mere age of only 46. She is honest and open about how it affects her marriage to her high school sweetheart and beautiful family, how she gets through the not so good days, and where she gets her strength and positivity from. Tawsha shares the lessons she has learned so far in this journey, her future plans to renew her vows in Hawaii, and reminds us that it's okay to deeply feel any emotion that comes our way.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Tawsha is an incredibly happy and peaceful person. She knows exactly that she is on the right path. Her strength and energy help give others peace and courage. More about Tawsha’s diagnosis in 2011, and what it was like to undergo a year of chemotherapy. Where exactly Tawsha’s positive headspace comes from, and how her belief in unconditional love and forgiveness is a big part of what is ingrained in her soul. Why we should allow ourselves to experience emotion, even the thorny ones like anger, sadness, and grief. Tawsha is the CEO of her own health and studies her diagnosis and treatment like its her job. She is an advocate for herself and her family. The real-life moments that any parent with an illness has to deal with. More about Sarcoma and Clear Cell cancer, and why Tawsha knows that knowledge is power. The more she knows the more she can help herself. What changes Tawsha made in the way she lives her life since her diagnosis. How Tawsha’s background as a hair salon owner affected her side effects from the chemotherapy treatments. Tawsha’s commitment to living in love now, and creating good energy that will last beyond her physical time on this planet. The one thing on her bucket list: visiting Hawaii to renew her vows. You do not know your start date or your end date, so choose to live.
Quotes: “What I do know is people beat the odds all the time.” “I feel like someone spoke to me and said ‘This is your journey. Go.” “I am 110% an advocate for myself.” “I have cancer, but I’m a happy person.” “I will continue to let love be the answer.” “None of us would meet if it wasn’t for love.”
Mentioned: Cross Cancer Institute @tawshadawn @jigsawforhair YouTube - Sophia Tawsha Go Fund Me
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Sophie Gray, social media content curator, entrepreneur and founder of the DiveThru mental well-being app, knows firsthand that you don’t need followers to be valid. Sophie had more than 400k followers as a fitness influencer and was making great money selling E-books and courses, but knew she needed to honor her authentic self and be a voice for responsibility and reality. She joins the Inner Circle today to share what she has learned managing the crazy world of social media, her rock bottom moments and favorite self-care tools. She also discusses both the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future of social media, and why it’s more than okay if all you are doing is laying at home, being cozy and eating crackers and hummus.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sophie’s rise in fame as a social media star, and what it was like in the space before Instagram really blew up and became the platform it is today. Ways Sophie grew her own audience including shout outs and audience swapping, both practices that aren’t done as organically on Instagram today. The behind the scenes account of what it was like to grow quickly as a social media star and make a lucrative career from selling workout programs and E-books. Sophie started her Instagram account as a modeling portfolio and would share everything from workouts, fitness regimen tips, to dieting tips. She always had a message of self-love and acceptance, it was just under the platform of working out and fitness. When things shifted for Sophie, and what the repercussions were when she decided she wanted to instead focus more on mindfulness, true connection, and authenticity. Although Sophie was on the path of stardom and rubbing elbows with the best in her industry, she had extreme anxiety and panic, so much so that it limited her from engaging in everyday activity and really being in the present moment. The dark side of Sophie’s rock bottom moments, and how it now gives her that extra ability to connect with those who struggle with self-harm. How journaling became an extremely valuable tool for Sophie to turn towards her feelings and engage in self-care. Why Sophie lost 70k followers when she started shifting her content from fitness to more mental health, and why she was completely okay with it. Why Sophie created the DiveThru app, what exactly it provides, and why guided introspection can help support your journaling “dives”.
Quotes: “People that blew up on the internet weren’t the popular ones.” “I allowed myself to experience the feelings that I had been so desperately shoving down.” “I was betraying myself in many ways, and I had to build up that trust.” “We idolize people on social media. We put them on a pedestal, and it is negative for both parties.” “Maybe some people want to be on that pedestal and have that separation. I don’t.”
Mentioned: Sophie Gray @divethru_ mindbodygreen Self Magazine The Power of Now lululemon Ambassador Program
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Mike Lombardi joins the Inner Circle this week to challenge us on how powerful the story we tell ourselves really is, and how our mindset and perseverance can mean the difference between making it in life, and sitting on the sidelines. Mike shares his story with Carrie about growing up in and out of foster homes, with only himself at times to take care of making his way through the world. He recounts how he fell in love with football, and started his professional career at the Hyatt to then go on and build a multi-million dollar company that is thriving and now helping others. Mike talks about the special love he has for his wife and two boys, and how it’s still possible to win when you are playing against all odds.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: No matter what, Mike told himself he was going to be a success. It’s common for everyone to often think “why me” when less than desirable events happen, but it’s important to get back up and keep going. Mike’s mother had issues with alcoholism, yet Mike loves and appreciates that she did the best of what she had to offer. The unforgettable day when Mike got taken by the police out of his house to a youth center and became a ward of the state. What day to day life was like at the youth center, and how Mike managed to use his positive mind frame to get through. The beautiful role his grandma played to give him a sense of stability, and why he still chose to go live with a new foster family instead of staying with her and his sister. It took a village, but Mike found family in friends and the family of his friends. Through it all, he did so well in school and even became the captain of the football team. Mike channeled his energy and love of the game to football, and it gave him a sense of accomplishment and belonging. How Mike made the best of his situation at age 18, the age where the housing stops and young adults are now on their own for finding a place to live. How his career with Hyatt started, and how Mike worked his way all the way up to the Director of Engineering at Hyatt La Jolla. The family vote that led Mike to take the shot and open his own business, and how well it is doing much to his wife’s initial bet. His amazing wife and two boys, and why being a dad just may his favorite job yet. Mike loves providing for his children what he was unable to get as a child, but he very much supports them making their own path in life. Better yourself a little more each day, and eventually good things will happen at the right time.
Quotes: “The most powerful story are the ones we tell ourselves.” “I feel like everyone took their turn of being family to me.” “It became a do whatever it takes mentality.” “Just try to do the best you can, and it will come back to you when you least expect it.” “If you aren’t getting the answers you are looking for, look somewhere else.” “You can’t give up. You have to fight for it.” Mentioned: Lombardi Contracting Hilton Torrey Pines
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You all made sure Carrie knew about why she needed to book the guest for this week, and she listened! Elsa and Chantel from DirectHer join the Inner Circle, and these two powerhouse female lawyers discuss how and why they created a very successful nonprofit to help women understand and participate in the world of board governance. They talk about their first meeting in law school and how opposites attracted, why women tend to not go for board positions, and how we can grab opportunities for ourselves and encourage others to use their voice. They also talk about how DirectHer helps women get over the intimidation of being on a board, the common themes that come up, and the appreciation they have for men as allies. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What exactly is DirectHer, and the way the nonprofit empowers women with the knowledge and confidence to serve as board directors and leaders. How founders Elsa and Chantel met in law school, and became great friends and business partners, much to Elsa’s surprise. Like the women that make up the DirectHer Network, Elsa and Chantel lift each other up and support each other through the ups and downs of their careers and lives. DirectHer was born in November 2016, the day after Trump was elected President. The strong visceral reaction both Elsa and Chantel had motivated them and sparked action.
The main reasons why women feel intimidated to join boards, and how DirectHer works to overcome the barriers from all angles. How exactly DirectHer creates knowledge on board governance and gets women over the fear of not knowing what the language in meetings means, the intimidation and that pesky Impostor Syndrome feeling. DirectHer is not only here to increase women's participation in the boardroom but to encourage diversity as a whole and be a voice for all communities that face barriers. What the response has been since they launched, and what we can expect from DirectHer in the future. Examples of language in board meetings that are simple concepts, but can make an outsider feel like a fish out of water. What exactly a board is, what the purpose of a board is, and how it differs from a committee or a task force. How men fit in at DirectHer, and are also helping by being great allies and support. What being on a board can do for a woman professionally, personally, and for the greater discussion of gender equality. Why having a singular skill set or being able to see the big picture are both two great assets to joining a board.
Quotes: “Diversity of thought is what drives innovation.” “We have these systems in place that demonstrate why people have been left out and why they aren’t getting back in.” “I was our audience. I was so scared and self- selecting out. I’m our best customer in that regard.” “Practice interviewing. Practice applying. Practice being on a board, that’s what gives you the experience.” “We are all in it together.” “There is beauty in differences and in vulnerability.”
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Gina McConnell took a chance when she was 31 and unmarried with a great career. She fostered a little girl, Gabby, who happened to crack her heart wide open and changed the course of her life forever. Today, she and her husband Matt have 10 children, including Gabby, who teach her lessons about life and love daily, and who remind her to never say never. She joins the Inner Circle to talk with Carrie about why she decided to foster and eventually adopt in the first place, what it is like to have a household of 10 made up of her biological and adopted children, and how family is the way we define it for ourselves. Gina also talks about adopting from another country, and how she maintains her patient parenting style in such a full household.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Gina was a buyer for a men’s store, and was 31 and not married when her daughter Gabby came into her life in a very unexpected way. Gina’s beautiful experience of fostering Gabby, and how the two synced up and she knew she was changed forever. How Gina went from fostering Gabby to adopting her, and what that decision was like for herself and the close people around her. On their first date, Gina’s husband Matt took both Gina and Gabby out and even made it past a baby meltdown. It is very important for Gina that as a biracial family, her children have role models and plentiful representation of color that they can feel good about. Gina recognizes what she can do for her adopted children, such as deeply listen and love unconditionally. She also recognizes what she can’t do, like take away trauma or fix their hurt. The different origin stories and personalities of all 10 children, and what gifts and lessons they have given to Gina. What it was like for Gina and Matt to adopt from Ethiopia, and how they know they made the right choice. The beautiful way in which these brothers and sisters are bonded for life, and treat each other with mutual respect and unconditional loyalty. The special role that Pops has in their life as the irreplaceable beloved grandfather. The details on how Gina home schools her children and manages to feed such a large crew every night!
Quotes: “You don’t know the capacity of your heart has to hold until your heart holds it.” “You have no control over the love that your heart can fill within the blink of an eye.” “I live in a state of ‘never say never’.” “I can’t fix their hurt, but I can be there to listen.” “It takes honesty to look inside yourself.”
Mentioned: Gina MacConnell Peyton Callahan Casa de Esperanza Junior League of Houston Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Ron Campbell worked for 35 years in the RCMP, and was diagnosed with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder throughout his tenure there. Ron tells an amazing story of owning your voice, even when others don’t want to listen, to move past the pain and shame and into healing and connection. He joins the Inner Circle to talk about how he came to work in Major Crimes and was also a crisis negotiator, how he accidentally fell into public speaking, and now knows it is his responsibility to tell his story to others that it will help. Ron is also very active in many boards and committees that support mental health, and active in peer support to first responders across Canada.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Ron’s dad was a forest ranger and they were always moving. His dream was to be a football player, as he sought out a life where he could be part of a team, and instead, he joined the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). The physical requirements of becoming a member of the RCMP were tough, but the mental effects were even stronger. The coping skills of the RCMP are beyond measure, even from a clinical standpoint. Ron recounts a few scenes from his 35 years on the job that sound like they could be a movie, but they were just another day on the job for him. Why he decided to follow a path of working in Major Crimes and Crisis Negotiation, and how much pressure it really was to be the one that made life-changing decisions. The huge loss on the job that Ron endured that was a wake-up that he needed the support of others, and that he wasn’t an island. When Ron was diagnosed with PTSD and depression, and what the symptoms are that we can look out for in others and ourselves. Why so many don’t reach out for help because they think it seems weak when really it’s one of the strongest things we can do. If your spidey senses are tingling that someone needs extra help or attention, follow it. Ron shares examples of how people following their intuition helped keep him alive. How Ron became an accidental advocate for PTSD and discovered that not only did he feel good from speaking out, but it was his responsibility to do so. How we can approach someone that has PTSD and a starting point for what to say to them.
Quotes: “I was chasing experiences more than I was chasing promotion.” “At the end of the day you are not superman, you are just human.” “I was tired of pretending.” “You are never, ever, ever alone. Even when you think you are.” Mentioned: BC Lions RCP Calgary Negotiation Crisis Conference
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John “Cal” Callahan uses his experience and wisdom to give men permission to question their own process, however, it shows up for them. He joins the Inner Circle today to share how really listening to our intuition can be life-changing in ways we can’t even anticipate. John went from Wall Street, golf meetings, and rubbing elbows with celebrities to awakening to a new path of spirituality and self-discovery. He reminds us that it's never too late to look at the world from a new lens and reframe our purpose.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: John grew up in a small town in Maine and learned the importance of working hard from his parents. What led John to a career in Wall Street, and what it was like to work in such a pressure cooker of a business. Whether it was in the corporate world or a sports team, John loves the camaraderie and support that comes from working within a team. What bad habits and vices John observed he was involved with, and how they were numbing and distracting him from the core of who he was and really wanted to be. That your career should complement your identity rather than define it. John has made a lifetime of defining himself by his values, despite what others may think. What a plant-based medicine ceremony is, and what the journey did for John in terms of seeing how connected he was. When we start to let go of our fears and doubts, we can become part of a larger experience around us. John’s recent experience of renewing his vows with his wife, and how they agreed on love in terms of how they are now in the present moment, rather than decades ago. What’s next for John in the creative process, and the podcast and coaching groups that are unfolding.
Quotes: “There’s not enough men out there that are giving other men permission to do the work.” “I try to not play by the same playbook as everyone.” “I started to collect brothers and sisters on the same path of wondering why we are here.” “It doesn’t have to be about an achievement-based lifestyle.”
Mentioned: WH Trading The Way of the Superior Man The Four Agreements Eckart Tolle Kyle Kingsburgy Michael Singer Byron Katie Cal’s Instagram - Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Life hands you the strangest gifts. Many, that as they are happening, don’t seem much like gifts at all, and instead a step back or even a tragedy. Today’s guest, Rebecca Justice is an accomplished model, businesswoman, furniture and jewelry designer, who knows that all too well. Rebecca steps inside The Inner Circle to share her story about the gift from the universe where she lost almost everything she had in the San Diego fire of 2007, but in the end gained so much. From the ashes, Rebecca found her strength and voice and rose to create a world that is even better, that also supports other people in their time of recovery as well. Rebecca is the wife of the famous Major League Baseball player David Justice, and talks with Carrie about life in the spotlight, how they stay grounded with a daily spotlight shining on their family.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Rebecca was brought up and raised in San Diego and loves it there. Both her parents are Mexican, and she felt wealthy with the love and support they had as a family. They instilled the core values of kindness and altruism that she holds dear to this day. What it was like for Rebecca to be a professional model in Los Angeles, and even a fitness girl on ESPN. How Rebecca’s foible of lost calendars that she was featured on actually was a blessing that led to her current husband, MLB star David Justice. Even though Rebecca and David have constant attention, their focus is on family and continued education and expansion. More about how Rebecca loves blending the two passions of fitness and fashion together. She is an athlete herself, with a love and aptitude for soccer. How Rebecca gets an inner peace from witnessing time and time again that karma is real. The story of how Rebecca’s entire home burnt to the ground in 2007 and destroyed not only her own belongings but those of her husband, children, and parents. What they went through after the fire, how it happened and how she managed to pick herself up after the aftermath. The inspirational behavior of Rebecca’s community, and how they offered their very own belongings to help them in their darkest hour. How Rebecca’s furniture design company, Rebecca Justice Collections, came from after her desire to take her very own ideas and bring them to life. The way Rebecca’s Sacred Flame Jewelry Line tells a story with jewelry that has healing properties. How Rebecca overcame shyness to have a strong, clear and purposeful voice.
Quotes: “Some things in life you have to fall in to.” “I do believe in things working for people.” “Everyone has a story of triumph over tragedy.” “I just believe in everyone helping each other.” “It’s all about using your own resources.”
Mentioned: Rebecca Justice @houseofsacredflame House of Sacred Frame @rebeccajustice1 David Justice Celebrity Wife Swap Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Dr. Jody Carrington speaks her truth and calls it like she sees it, which benefits the many she has helped in her career as a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author. The most glaring issue she saw affecting the children and families she has worked with both in her private practice and at the Alberta’s Children's Hospital was disconnection, isolation and a feeling of loneliness. In today’s technology focused world, it’s easy to lose sight of the power that actual human connection has on our happiness and health, and Jody is here to bring about a reconnection revolution one interaction at a time. Jody also talks about the energy that comes with finding your purpose, how we can begin to bring more connection into our life, and more about her book, Kids These Days.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Jody is lighting the world on fire with her passion for others finding their purpose and connecting with their own self to bring themselves truly and fully to the world. Purpose is why you are on this planet, and what gets you out of bed in the morning. We remember people’s presence and affect on our growth more than the words they say. All the great leaders and figures in the world made their impact by deeply connecting with others. Proximity is what we need in times of distress to remind us that we matter. Jody and her siblings found out they had a biological sister, years into their adulthood. They are very grateful to know her now and to have her join the family. While working at the Alberta’s Children’s Hospital, Jody saw that a lack of connection and close relationships had a profound impact on the trauma of children. Jody is passionate about working those that are close with children every day to help them understand that their presence really makes a difference. This includes everyone from administrators, educators, bus drivers, etc. The only way we learn emotional regulation skills is face to face with another human being. It is a conscious effort to connect, and to do so we must slow down and detach ourselves from looking at a screen 24/7. Jody wrote the outline of Kids These Days on a napkin while on an airplane, and now it serves as an important guide for both educators on families on how to garner connection. Disconnect can happen to anyone, despite age or economic status. It also happens quite often in times of grief, which is where we really need connection the most. Jody and her team take great joy in their “Reconnection Revolution”. They leave kind notes, pay it forward for others and love seeing the reaction of those that it reaches. You are wired to do hard things, and one of those is to truly connect with others. You can only get through hard things when you show up.
Quotes: “Purpose and passion go hand in hand.” “People will forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou “The kids are not the problem. It is the people that hold them.” “We are all just here walking each other home.” - Ram Das
Mentioned: Alberta Children’s Hospital Dr. Jody Carrington Kids These Days Jillian Michaels Mamas for Mamas Simon Sinek Brene Brown Shonda Rhimes Your Big Beautiful Book Plan Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast!
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Dr. Farha Shariff is a Professor at the University of Alberta, intersectional feminist, lead instructor at CycleBar and founding coach and Champs Boxing Studio. She is also an unapologetic and thoughtful advocate for those of all cultures and backgrounds and uses her own experience to push the boundaries to help obliterate racism and bullying. She joins The Inner Circle to talk about her upbringing as the daughter of immigrants and how it shaped her values of education and hard work, her dedication to fitness and health, and how she processed her own pain from childhood to find a voice that helps others along their path.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: You can still eat crunchy peanut butter and have abs like Farha. It is possible! How disciplined Farha is on her fitness regimen, and why a clean diet and lifestyle is important to all aspects of her health. Farha is the daughter of immigrants that taught her the value of education and working hard, and shaped Farha’s later passion for feminism and using her voice to help others. Farha’s own experience with being bullied and ostracized based on her race, appearance, and culture, and how Farha processed the pain to speak up for herself and heal years later. How Farha teaches her three daughters to be kind and inclusive, and her commitment to being open on issues that come up from their own schooling and social media. Farha’s amazing story of working at her own junior high, and even working side by side with the very teachers she grew up with as a child. How memory work helped Farha process the heavy emotions she felt from childhood and recall enough data to capture in a book. The powerful work Farha is doing as an instructor at the University of Alberta, and the thought-provoking conversations she and her students are having to challenge individual world views and understand more about racism. How Farha uses fitness as a catharsis and tool to keep her mental health in check. Hear about her love for being a part of both the CycleBar and Champs Boxing Studio. Women need to learn from each other, hold each other up, and realize we don’t need to put pressure on ourselves to do or have it all.
Quotes: “You have to teach your kids how to be kind.” “There is power in story beyond measure.” “My life is a series of ironic connections.” “The woman that has it all — that’s old school now.”
Mentioned: CycleBar Whipple Surgery Imaginary Homelands University of Alberta Robin DiAngelo @drfarha077 Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Grace Froese has witnessed the power of forgiveness, compassion, and humility countless times in both her childhood and adulthood. As a young girl, she saw firsthand from her family what it was like to really forgive but not forget, and that what goes around in terms of kindness really does come back around. She talks about the tragic moments of her own life that led her to ultimately have a strong faith in others and a belief that we all deserve a second chance. She talks with Carrie about her role as an Edmonton Drug Court Manager, working at the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they provide to help others in a time of need. She also discusses her personal mission to lessen the number of victims by lessening crime, how she stays positive in her very stressful line of work, and what it is really like being a Manager of Correctional Services at Government of Alberta.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Grace was raised in a sheltered community in her early youth and was exposed to the power of forgiveness when her family suffered an unthinkable tragedy. How Grace seeing her father reach out to people of all kinds and welcome them without judgment impacted her so greatly that she wanted to also be a guiding light for others as an adult. Why Grace wanted to spend her career working with people who are involved in a life of crime and/or battling extreme addiction. How we can help and impact others with our own actions and beliefs towards why people partake in crime and illegal activities. The true power of addiction, and the way it can take hold of any one's life and cause them to sacrifice everything, no matter their economic or educational background. That the more we work to stop crimes and perpetrators, the fewer victims we have. How Grace remains a positive and solution-based person with such a serious job, and how she learned early on to rely on her strong network of peers and career mentors for advice and support rather than bringing it all home. More about the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they do to help provide housing, employment, and help for people suffering from domestic violence. How Grace stayed afloat managing such a big program with only herself and one other person after her budget got cut. What Drug Courts are, and why it helps provide people with a second chance that can make a life-changing opportunity exist that wouldn’t be there if they went straight to jail. A few of Grace’s success stories from people that enrolled in the program and turned their life around.
Quotes: “Take a look in your community to see that maybe life isn’t so good for some people.” “ There are reasons people commit crimes.” “Addiction is more powerful than anything else.” “You have to keep yourself positive in order to survive.” “Drugs are not choosy, they will take anyone out.”
Mentioned: Women Building Futures Alberta Health Services Edmonton John Howard Society Grace Froese LinkedIn Correctional Services at Government of Alberta Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Glori Meldrum is a force to be reckoned with, whether it’s fighting for herself or for the peace and dignity of others. Glori joins the Inner Circle to fearlessly and openly share her own personal experience of child sexual abuse and explains the depth of damage that it caused even in adulthood today. She talks about how she took that pain and used it to found Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch, to help prevent more abuse in the future for other children, and give them a road map of where to turn to when they are faced with a situation similar to hers. Glori then also talks about how her cancer diagnosis led her to find more self-love, clarity, and truth than ever. A successful entrepreneur and dynamic businesswoman, Glori reminds us that you can have it all on the outside but it’s really the inside love that counts.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Glori’s own story of sexual abuse from her grandfather when she was just 8 years old. This unbelievable experience robbed her as a young girl of trust and faith in others and self-worth, an issue that she still works on today as an adult. Shocking statistics of perpetrators and abusers — 95% of the time in sexual childhood abuse cases it’s someone the child knows. Sexual predators also abuse 75-125 children on average, which is significantly more than most would expect. Glori found the strength to report her grandfather at age 10, but was not offered treatment or help and instead was accused of lying and making the story up. How Glori found strength and love by meeting her husband, and she owes so much to her healing to his unconditional love and support. The bolt of brilliance in Glori that helped her create Little Warriors and how this organization treats, educates and prevents sexual abuse like no others out there. Glori’s dedication to cutting through the red tape and political obstructions in order to help her kids at the Be Brave Ranch. The lessons that Glori’s cancer diagnosis and treatment taught her: slow down and be more present, tell the truth and be vulnerable and work on loving yourself deeply.
Quotes: “I’m still working on being enough.” “I had no one, but I wanted to live.” “Nothing on the outside is ever enough.” “Sexual abuse is a life sentence to survive.” “There’s no one that can ever take me off course from healing those kids.” “In order to get me to live, I needed to let go of everything.”
Mentioned: Little Warriors Cross Cancer Institute Be Brave Ranch @standupfor Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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At the tender age of 6, Justine Martinson already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. While others were dressing their Barbies, Justine was booking salon appointments for them and playing spa owner with her family and friends. Her dream held true, and now Justine has been a Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician for over 10 years and opened her first Spa in Edmonton when she was just 23 years old. Justine joins the Inner Circle to share her experience in Dermatology, and the lessons she has learned through her vast experience in the industry. She talks about opening Lipstick Empire and her new venture in digital marketing. This female powerhouse also talks about her love of connecting with the community, why it’s powerful to ask for help, and the joy she gets from engaging in philanthropy.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The seeds of Justine’s future were planted when she was quite young. It was apparent to herself and everyone around her that helping others look and feel their best was quite important. Justine started doing makeup at age 12 and saved up enough money to go to Australia and Aesthetician School. What it was like for Justine to open her first Spa in Edmonton in 2011 when she was just 23 years old. Justine loves showing others that estheticians are so much more than what people stereotype them to be. You have to be very organized, business savvy and have the ability to pay close attention to detail. Justine started getting supreme business results and found medical and beauty experts were looking to her for advice on how she was using her tools. Justine battled with an addiction to work and seeing a psychologist was one of the best and healthiest decisions she could have made for herself. How Justine now is able to do so much but also invest in her own self-care and boundaries. Her love of philanthropic endeavors and giving back to the community. More about Justine starting Lipstick Empire in 2013, and how it has grown over the years. That Justine faced her fear and enrolled in Carrie’s public speaking lessons and the many doors this decision it has opened. It’s important to diversify! Justine is adding to her team, and surrounds herself with those that are experts to grow her own empire. Why passion and drive are so important, but they can’t come at the price of losing yourself.
Mentioned: Merle Norman Cosmetics Rexall @misslipstickempire Virago & Lace Consultancy Lipstick Empire @lipstickempire Canadian Dermatology Association All In For Youth Babes Who Brunch Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Quotes: “People would be playing house, and I would be playing salon owner.” “Always just had this desire to lead, inspire and empower.” “I jump, and build my plane on the way down.” “You can’t rise to the top on your own, and it’s not weak to ask for help.” “Sharks and public speaking were my worst fears. Now it’s just sharks.”
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It’s not every day you get to say that the Queen's representative will be inside the Inner Circle. This week, Lois Mitchell, Canadian businesswoman, philanthropist, and 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta joins the show. Lois is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada in the Province of Alberta. She shares her fascinating story of climbing up the business ladder in a brilliant and beautiful way and found a way to give back to her love of sports, the arts, and philanthropy. Lois is an action-oriented and tireless advocate of her community and gives advice on supporting one another and living gratefully with happiness and strength. She also discusses how she and Doug, her husband of 58 years met, and what we can expect next from her personally and professionally.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Lois was born in Vancouver and attended the University of British Columbia to study physical education. She later worked as a teacher in British Columbia before moving to Calgary and has a strong sense of gratitude for teachers and how much they inspire us. Lois is also on the board of directors for the International Institute for Olympic, Paralympic and Sport Pedagogy, Special Olympic Foundation, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Hockey Canada Foundation. She and her husband Doug are big advocates for sports and physical activity, and they have donated to and organized many events. Why Lois surrounds herself with people that do what they say they are going to do. Her definition of Home: Harmony of Mind Expressed, and how Edmonton was almost like a second home to her for years as they sold Edmonton Eskimo’s Souvenirs. More about Lois’s Dress for Success Course and remember - we only have about 30 seconds to make a first impression. How her time as the President of the Junior League of Calgary helped her understand the importance of volunteerism and how volunteering can get you into your next career. As women, we put such pressure on ourselves to be working full time and have it all together at home. It’s okay to ask for help. The two most important ingredients that make up the recipe for respect: team and trust. What it was like for Lois to start lobbying senators, and what the extra steps were that set her apart. How she remembers everyone’s name and details about them when she is meeting hundreds of people at any given point. What it really is like to be the Queen Elizabeth II of Canada in the Province of Alberta and the magical experience of visiting Prince Charles at Highgrove and drinking tea with the queen.
Mentioned: Junior League of Calgary McGraw - Hill American Symphony League Orchestras Canada No Child Left Behind Special Olympics Canada Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Hockey Canada Foundation Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Carrie sits down today with a friend and longtime former colleague Joel Gotlib. Joel demonstrates big time courage, vulnerability, and character by describing his recovery from a 7 year battle with opioids. Joel explains his personal story on how he started taking them, how he got addicted, and the ways in which it took a grip on everything in his life. He then shares how he found treatment and how we can recognize the symptoms and help others who are going through such a profound and unfortunately now growing crisis. Joel has a way of adding humor and wit into everything he does, and this week’s episode is no different. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Joel was an anchor and reporter with CTV, and was a well known public figure who many thoughts had it all together. No one knew Joel was dealing with addiction and so much pain, even those working with him closely. How it began in 2011 with a sciatica attack while walking his dog, and went home with Percocet. The tolerance Joel built up for his pain meds, and the sense of euphoria and focus it gave him furthered the addiction, yet caused a slow and steady decline. How Joe’s family and personal life began falling apart, and he began to feel more disconnected and discouraged than ever. His emotions from a series of floors falling out from underneath him, including an online stalker and being taken off the CTV anchor desk and assigned to the new role of a reporter. When Joel really hit rock bottom, and how his psychiatrist brother helped him realize his only option at that point was attending rehab. How Joel went from wanting to leave the rehab center after the first stay to sticking it through, getting clean, and even becoming a co-captain to help others. The new passion that has emerged in Joel to share his story to help other addicts and their loved ones in their journey. Why we should focus on compassion and caring with addiction rather than blame and shame.
Quotes: “Don’t resort to Percocet. I’m sorry. It’s addicting and it’s ruining lives.” “When you are an anchor you don’t just sit and read the news. It’s a hard job, but one of the best jobs in the world to have.” “There’s no coming out the opposite side. You have to climb back up.” “I took Percocet all the way to the rehab center.” “You can’t surrender to the program unless you come clean on everything.” “I have long admired people that have gone to rehab to come out and live a better life.” “I have a story to tell and it’s important to share it. And that’s why.”
Mentioned: Grant Fedoruk Orchard Recovery CTV Edmonton @JoelGotlibTV Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Ciara McCormack enters The Inner Circle this week to talk about the scandal that swept the news regarding Canada Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and how she was at the center of this national firestorm. Ciara shares the details of the scandal itself and describes to us how she did all the right things, used her voice for years, and still, no one listened. She then found the courage and inner strength to go live and publish her blog, recounting all the details and her truth, and finally, people started to take action. Ciara gives advice and resources for others who have a story to share and helps us see why it’s so important to be an advocate for those who feel trapped or taken advantage of.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Ciara’s background in soccer and the path led her to play for the Vancouver Whitecaps. How Ciara and her teammates had their passion and trust turn into a very inappropriate and frightening situation. The details of the scandal, and how Ciara was coached by a man that made them feel the only way to success was to go along with his very abusive ways. What it feels like for Ciara to finally have her emotions recognized and validated by others. Why it was tough for the players to step up and say anything, knowing they would lose so much that they worked hard and sacrificed for, along with their chance to play for the National Team. When she hit her breaking point and knew she needed to say something for herself and all the girls that were affected by the scandal. The heartbreaking moments of betrayal, false promises, and neglect that Ciara endured from the community and professionals in the league. Her very real and intense fears surrounding going public with her story The overwhelming support and gratitude she was met with once she released her story into the world and published her blog. How soccer fan groups started protesting and walking out of Whitecap games, and what that really meant to her. The idealization around high-level sports, and why we need to hold people accountable no matter what their status or profession. Her advice to others for someone potentially in the same position. How her company Topp Soccer helps others realize there is not just one pathway to achieve your goals and opportunities.
Quotes: “It’s been a lesson in channelling energy towards its best use.” “You don’t have the words or the framework, you just know what’s going on isn’t right.” “It was the cards I was dealt, and I was going to not let it destroy me.” “I don’t think society was ready to hear it.” “Enough is enough with this stuff.” “I would rather live authentically than trying to control anything to happen.” “I felt such a weight off my shoulders that the story had finally been heard.” “It’s so important to help others speak their truth.”
Mentioned: Vancouver Whitecaps Canadian Soccer Association Topp Soccer A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story @ciaramccormack Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Successful people all seem to know the one trick that it takes some years to figure out — we can’t have all the answers ourselves. We need some help, and there is strength in reaching out for the expertise and wisdom of others. Carrie’s guest today just happens to be one of the best in helping people surprise themselves in just how much they have to offer. Rebecca Sparks is a powerhouse Life Transition and Confidence Coach and founder of The Daily Guru, a site dedicated to empower and educate women seeking more from life. She talks about what a life coach does, why it’s way more a core human need than a luxury, and than just a luxury, things we should look for when looking for a Life Coach.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Rebecca’s background of living in the UK and Australia before coming over to the United States. You will also hear how her concentration in International Relations with Media fits perfectly now to her life communicating and traveling all over the world to help her clients and inspire others. How Rebecca came to be a Life Coach, and how excited she was when she found out you can get paid to help people change their lives! How Rebecca created The Daily Guru, and how it completely changed the industry for how consumers and Life Coaches could safely connect and collaborate. The themes that come up in Rebecca’s work with women who are professionals in leadership roles. Why many women (and men) who dedicate their life to their business for decades wake up and realize they need more balance, or even something completely different. That it’s a total game changer when we put our core values as a human even higher than the company or organization we work for. The difference Rebecca sees between men and women in coaching both professionally and personally. How trailblazers such as Tony Robbins and Oprah completely opened up the world to Life Coaching and celebrated it. How Rebecca met her husband, also a Life Coach! The blueprint of leadership qualities that are solely masculine traits, and why we are close to changing these limiting expectations. They key: If you are working with a coach, you must be really ready to change. Really. That even Rebecca herself has two coaches. How you can work with Rebecca on a one-to-one basis, or book her for a speaking engagement or workshop.
Quotes: “I have always embraced the variety of life that travel gives you.” “Coaching is such a fantastic personal development resource to access.” “We live by our beliefs of coaching.” “The more work I do, the more work I see needs to be done in this space.” “Happiness is love and connection. Friends, family, people.”
Mentioned: Banana Split Productions The Daily Guru McKenzie Group FRED Leadership Rebecca Sparks Coaching Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Today on the Inner Circle, it’s a powerful and vulnerable conversation that centers around listening to your body and what it’s telling you. We often allow pain to become our new normal, or spend time searching for answers and trying just to push through another day while going into our “power mode”. Laura Krosky joins Carrie to openly and honestly share her story on illness from breast implants. She talks about why she decided to get them, how they made her very sick for years and how she discovered thousands of women had a story just like hers. Laura also opens up on getting them out, and what it is like to readjust and fully accept a natural body.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Laura’s story of being raised in a conservative Christian family, and how that played a role upon her body image and self-confidence as a female. Her love of coaching, holding space for others and showing them the path to accomplish their own dreams. More about Laura’s time working at Zappo’s, and what she loved so much about the job. That Laura was someone in touch with her own body and fitness, which is why not feeling well or in shape was so distant and unexpected for her. The thoughts behind Laura’s decision to get breast implants, and why her body would create a capsule around them and begin to fight them as a foreign object. That Laura felt good for about 2 - 2.5 years until she didn’t. She explains her debilitating symptoms of joint pain, bloating, exhaustion and much more. How her masseuse was the one to plant the seed that her implants may be causing the illness, and why that thought originally felt like a failure to her. Laura’s discovery of thousands of other women that also shared her story, and why it helped her to know she wasn’t alone. That there are great doctors who can help with empathy, knowledge, and compassion. The process of getting an explant, and the life-changing ways it turned her life back around. How awesome her soulmate husband is, and how he showed her support and love for who she is on the inside and the outside. How she feels in her natural body and the adjustments she has made in life moving forward with no implants.
Quotes: “How can I teach a workshop on vulnerability and not stand up and be vulnerable?” “The thought of not being able to control myself felt like a failure for me.” “I started to see the women’s story after story, and I felt like they were all my story.” “There was so much gratitude that happened, now I was back to myself.”
Mentioned: Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Most people associate human trafficking with international borders. They would most likely be very surprised to find out that over 90% of Canada’s trafficking victims come from within the border, with an average age of 12-14, from the upper middle class. This week, Carrie invites one of Canada’s leading anti-trafficking activists, Joy Smith, in the Inner Circle this week to dig into this dark reality of life with us. She and Joy talk about how this happens in the first place, the common misconceptions about trafficking, what it looks like, how to protect your family, and stories from real-life cases. They also discuss Joy’s time as a member of parliament and her foundation The Joy Smith Foundation, which works to ensure that every Canadian man, woman, and child is safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The grim reality that human trafficking is getting worse, and now more than ever we need more involvement and awareness on the issue. The shocking statistics on trafficking and a few of the 4,243 examples Joy has seen in her 25 years of experience. The major misconceptions about human trafficking, the most targeted age group, and the harsh reality that it can happen to anyone at any time. How the buying and selling of people are even able to exist, and how these criminals dupe and trick their way into the system. More details on exactly what human trafficking looks like, and the warning signs and red flags to look out for. What to do / who to call if you suspect someone you know is being trafficked. You can make a difference. How it can be that traffickers make over $260k - $280k per victim per year. That not only does it happen inside Canada’s walls, but 93% of humans trafficked within the country are Canadian born and upper middle class. Why it’s tough to pin down a certain place where traffickers may be both in real life and online. How we should be speaking about it, and at what age the conversation should start. What we can do to get stricter laws passed so human trafficking can finally come to an end. More about Joy’s time as a member of Parliament, and the two laws she put into place. Also, how she started The Joy Smith Foundation and the accomplishments it has brought since forming. Her brave mindset towards fear and how she processes hearing and seeing the worst of the worst.
Quotes: “It happens every single day, less than a kilometer from where you live.” “It’s an under the table, deceitful kind of crime.” “You can’t live your life in the spirit of fear.” “It’s not my story, it’s the survivor’s story.” “Never kick your child out of the house or let them go.” “One of the biggest misconceptions is it won’t happen to your child.” “Our nation has to have the heart to protect the youth.”
Mentioned: The True Story of Canadian Human Trafficking Joy Smith Foundation Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Carol Leaman is a disruptor, serial entrepreneur, award-winning thought leader, and is known as “the woman who turned down a fabulous job at Google”. She is the CEO of Axonify Inc., a Microlearning platform, and is one of Canada’s Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs. She shares her perspective on what it’s like to be the one leading people, embracing our power as women, and what we need to get better at in leadership.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Yes, even tech experts are real people, and you will see how. Where Carol’s tech interest emerged from, and the path that led her to be CEO of an early stage tech company. How she spoke her intentions loudly from a young age, and how we can start to use our words and declarations to manifest our visions. Why Carrie refers to Carol as the “Martha Stewart of the tech world.” That women have come into their power, and women question their own abilities much less than they used to. That it starts with the belief that you are capable and worthy of sharing your story and using your voice. How Carol got deliberate about choosing her travel and managing her time to be present at both work and home. The highly risky decision to turn down Google, and the lesson of doing what makes you happy and believing in yourself. What Axonify is, and they use three core cognitive principles to turn a few minutes a day into a team’s long term success. Examples of how Axonify had a massive impact on a company’s ROI, behavior change and safety. What’s next for Carol both personally and at Axonify. Why Carol feels so strongly about being a mentor, and her advice for entrepreneurs. That taking as much money as you can at first is definitely not the name of the game and other takeaways that are crucial to success.
Quotes: “Even if you run a tech company, you can still struggle with technology.” “Start believing in yourself, and that you don’t need to be anybody other than who you are.” “I’m a huge risk taker in many ways, and I come from a belief and confidence in myself.” “You will have many ideas, so don’t work at something for 4-5 years that is going nowhere.” “You need sheer intestinal fortitude to be an entrepreneur.” “Spend your money wisely.”
Mentioned: Axonify Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Haley Radke is a powerful voice and fierce advocate on the issue of adoption. She approaches the subject with courage, empathy, compassion, and vulnerability. She joins the Inner Circle to discuss her own personal adoption story, her 5 part series on addiction and adoption, the ups and downs of reunion and secondary rejection, and her success in creating a platform for others with the Adoptees On podcast. Haley gives advice for those living a similar journey and searching for solace and understanding.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: When and why Haley decided she needed to create the Adoptees On Podcast to connect with others and remind them they weren’t alone in their story of adoption. What lessons being an adoptee has brought her, and how she processed the reality of being adopted. Haley’s personal story of adoption, and the emotional experience of connecting with her birth grandparents. The different ways parents tell kids they are adopted, and which ones Haley finds problematic. The deep feelings of being unwanted and rejected that typically come with adoption, and how her birth grandfather shifted that feeling to love and welcoming. Haley’s first encounter with her birth mother, and how it led to a secondary rejection that deeply hurt her. Why the reunion with her birth father was filled with peaks in the honeymoon period and valleys in the aftermath. How the relationship with her birth father benefitted from having structure and boundaries. When it went from reunion to real life for Haley in her new modern family. What the Adoptees On podcast has done for others and the community of support it has created. The 5 part series she did on adoptees and addiction, and the shocking conclusions it led her to find about the connection between the two. Her keynote about telling the truth about adoption, and what the experience was like. How we can best support a loved one that is adopted and going through a similar experience as Haley.
Quotes: “It felt like I just had to share my story.” “You wonder where you came from.” “You are so focused on the one person you want a connection with.” “It’s a temporary crisis, but you are giving up a connection forever.” “Listen, and don’t tell us how to feel. Ask the questions that you are curious about.” “There’s a whole bunch of experiences in adoption, but a lot of us have a lot of pain.”
Mentioned: Adoptees On Edmonton Adoptees Connect Support Group Twitter: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Instagram: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Facebook: Haley Radke Podcaster | Adoptees On Podcast Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Our guest this week opens up about a complicated, painful, but extremely important topic — grief. Carmen Victoor helps others deal with their grief from the professional standpoint of a trained counselor. However, she also had an intensely personal experience that shaped her perspective on loss and healing. She steps in the Inner Circle to discuss that it’s okay to be lost in the unknown when grieving, why there isn’t a perfect timeline and a one size fits all approach to grief, and how we can support a grieving person.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Carmen’s own personal story about unbelievable loss, and the grief she experienced both physically and mentally. How she is honoring the gifts her daughter left behind by taking it one day at a time and just enjoying the present moment with wonder and curiosity. Everyone’s grief is serious to them, and we should not try to compare the experience of our others to our own. One of the biggest misconceptions of an individual who is grieving is that they are alone, and it will last forever. It is crucial to understand we are never alone. It’s okay to be stuck. And even more okay to be stuck for longer than you think it should take. All parts of us are affected by grief at points in our life, and it often manifests itself mentally or physically in ways that can feel overwhelming. The difference between grief and bereavement. Why we withdraw and disconnect through times of immense grief and loss. Why we need a good support system around us — even just one person that can listen can make a huge difference. What to offer people who just experienced loss, and how to show love and support in a healthy way. That it’s important to be gentle to ourselves and others and realize the biggest gift you can give to someone is to hold their presence and story.
Quotes: “She taught us how to live, and how to enjoy life.” “We learn from those who have walked the journey before us.” “You need someone to walk this journey with.” “Grief is not pretty.” “Grief is so frightening. It robs us of our breath.” “As long as your tears aren’t frightening you, it’s a good beginning.”
Mentioned: Carmen Victoor Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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So many of us have ideas, but they stay just that — ideas. Our guest today took a risk, left a steady job and long career to follow her passion, and it paid off big time. Christie Lohr understood the difficulties of both finding a job in fashion and also hiring the right candidate, and took it into her own hands to create the one of a kind fashion job website Style Nine to Five. She talks about lessons she learned in her 20 years plus experience in fashion, what’s on trend now, and how to have the confidence to move forward without a plan B.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The fashion trends this summer including hats, snakeskin prints, monochrome and high waisted flowy pants. What led Christy down the path of fashion at a very young age, and the love she discovered for both the business and creative side. How Style Nine to Five works, and why Christy knew it was needed in the fashion employment industry. What it was like for Cristy once she put it all on the line and left her job to create Style Nine to Five. What Christy loves about creating opportunities for young employees in fashion and employers looking for high value candidates. How Christy knew she was on track when creating Style Nine to Five, and what challenges she overcame along the way. Why we shouldn’t wait for everything to be perfect before jumping into action on our ideas. Why it was so important to Christy to start her blog, and how it has evolved over the years. The little ways Christy separates herself from others, including the much lost art of handwritten notes to express her gratitude. How Christy stays on top of trends, finds the best deals and her advice for those of us looking to level up our style game. Advice for women to feel worthy and deserving of success. How she recharges and sets boundaries with such a busy schedule.
Quotes: “I always had an inkling fashion would be my career path, I just didn’t know exactly what.” “I’ve always visualized myself doing more.” “There is a reason I haven’t seen Game of Thrones. While everyone was watching it, I was working on my business.” “If I have an idea, I get started right away.” “No one is going to discover you. You have to get out there and make yourself known.” “Social media is your resume.” “Don’t let fear guide you, but embrace it.”
Mentioned: Lack of Color Style Nine to Five Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Sabrina Souto believes that sexual well being isn’t just about sex. In fact, it goes way deeper and is really a reflection of our own self-acceptance. As a traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor & Acupuncturist, with recent certification in Hypnotherapy, she has much wisdom to share about healing, cultivating self-love, and creating a safe space for healing and connection. She talks about the common issues of libido and fertility that she sees, the messages our body sends us through menopause, and what true heart connection means.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Sabrina’s journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hypnosis and Acupuncture, and why she realized she needed to first heal herself before she treated others. Why there continues to be so much shame and secrecy still surrounding sexual well being in our conversations, and how Sabrina has pledged to be a resource of safety and knowledge. The intense findings Sabrina experienced when she went on our own healing journey, and how it brought her a deepened intimacy with her husband. The two most common challenges Sabrina hears from women: low or no libido and challenges with fertility. The beautiful way our body communicates with us, and how we can listen in and experience connection. The “O” word. Why we should embrace it, learn about our own pleasure and enjoy it regularly. Sabrina’s use of hypnosis to heal her own health issues and get herself in a space to receive pleasure. What true heart connection means, and how we can drop down from our head into our heart. How women can create a loving and nurturing space for the men in their life. How Sabrina responds to people that challenge her work and doubt the validity of her practices. The amazing way our cells respond to different type of treatments when we embrace ourselves fully despite our perceived flaws and shortcomings. Sabrina’s use of sound healing, herbs, and acupuncture in her practice. What stress truly is, and what it sets off in our body. The importance of a support system and a connection to something higher than yourself. What healthy menopause looks like, and how women can honor this time instead of fighting against it.
Quotes: “A lot of sex has nothing to do with sex.” “I had to start with myself, or I would feel like a fraud otherwise.” “Courage can just catapult us.” “Your body will always let you know how far away from love you are.” “I want to get to know my body, and get a deep relationship with it.” “You can’t be in your heart without actually loving yourself.” “As we get older, we can look forward to our wisdom and what we can provide.”
Mentioned: Sabrina Souto Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Two very different worlds collide inside the Inner Circle this week. Dr. Neeja Bakshi, founder of Park Integrative Health and Director of Business Integration, Heather Gazley, join the show to talk about how their two very different approaches of Eastern and Western medicine have come together to create a network of support and empowerment in health. They discuss the importance of education, how Park Integrative Health came to be, the challenges they have faced along the way and the most common ailments they see.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How these two ladies brought Eastern and Western medicine under the same roof. Dr. Neeja’s journey first into massage which led to her interest in nutrition and eventually opening a clinic. Heather’s desire to combine her love of education, sports and offering her unique gift to the world that brought her to Park Integrative Health. What the vision was upon opening Park Integrative Health, and how they find the balance to solidify as what they view as the ideal scenario. How they find the right team members to fit into the staff of Park Integrative Health. What they say to those on either side that doubt and question the pairings of two usually diverse worlds. Dr. Neeja’s commitment to continued education and experience so she can best talk to her patients about exploring all of their options. Heather’s belief that “alternative” medicine is actually part of a whole that creates a holistic treatment to health. Why the term “holistic” has become a taboo in the world of Western medicine. The big changes in the healthcare industry shifting from more reactive and acute health care to preventative care. More about the epidemic of chronic fatigue and burnout, including the challenge of diagnosis and treatment. The two big barriers to integrative health: cost and fear. Why it’s a red flag when a practitioner believes they are cure-all for everything. How depression and stress manifest in the body, and how much diet and stress reduction has to play in the condition. The common sense of health and lifestyle habits that really make a difference and keep our bodies in balance. Carrie’s own experience with acupuncture and a release of stored emotion. What women should be responsible for within their own health care and advocating for themselves. Why it is hard for women to come to their physician or practitioner and admit that they aren’t able to do it all.
Quotes: “I’m a living example of incorporating things from all different aspects.” “We want to empower our patients.” “It’s not about East and West — it’s about opening up the conversation.” “For a therapeutic relationship to work, there must be give and take on both sides.” “You are the person in control of your health care and you are your own greatest advocate.”
Mentioned: Park Integrative Health Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Financial educator, author of over 9 books, and public speaker Kelley Keehn joins the Inner Circle today to give us the behind the scenes of all money matters. She got a first-row seat to wealth (and the lack of) while working in both the banking and financial industries and has built her own empire helping others learn to overcome their issues with money and create a long term plan of financial success. Kelley is the go to “money gal” for many national broadcast shows, and she also shares her experience of getting comfortable with public speaking, writing, and living like her own CEO. She will share the biggest mistakes women make in finance now, and ways we can become our own CEO.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Kelley’s background of seeing poverty, and how she propelled herself the other way into abundance. Why the “long game” matters when it comes to our bank accounts and personal goals. The things Kelley did wrong financially along the way - she may be an expert, but she isn’t perfect either! How Kelley got into finance and quickly worked her way up through self-study and dedication to learning. The true statement: timing is everything. Don’t judge a book by its cover when it comes to guessing who has money and who doesn’t. The challenges that Kelley encountered along the way of building her empire as a strong, confident and successful businesswoman and media personality. The changes she made to help her climb the ladder in an authentic way. Why Kelley left banking to head over to finance, and what steps she took to elevate herself personally and professionally. You are your own brand, and your own CEO! Ways to enhance your own professional experience even if you don’t have enough money (yet) to hire a 1:1 coach. How Kelley’s husband helped her take the first step to writing what would become writing books. How Kelley mastered the art of public speaking and being on camera. The biggest mistakes Kelley sees women making in finance.
Quotes: “Never stop learning, about everything.” “You want to write a book - wake up 2 hours before everything else.” “Get coaches.” “If you are what you do, what are you when you don’t?” - Wayne Dyer “Figure out what’s important to you, and be still about it.”
Mentioned: Kelley Keehn Women Don’t Ask Ernie Zelenski The Financial Standards Planning Council Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Andrea Rice will not be defined or contained. A school teacher by trade, Andrea got clear on her own life vision and left to pursue a career that aligned with her values and dreams. Today she joins the Inner Circle to talk about what happens when we open up our own mind to the many opportunities that lay ahead, what it’s like to work at Lululemon and why she loves the company so much, and why a good nap is a beautiful thing.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Andrea’s inspirational reasons why we should embrace change and expansion within our own career. Why it’s more about who you are as a human being than a traditional skill set. How we can look at our value, vision, and goals and work back from there to be sure we are in alignment with our day to day lifestyle. Why it’s great to set goals, but also great to be open to them changing over time. Andrea’s own appreciation for hard work and education, values passed down to her from her parents. Andrea’s contagious belief that you will figure things out, so appreciate the small things in the meantime. Andrea’s takeaways from being a teacher, and the aspects of her job in which she thrived the most. How Andrea flipped the job search on finding a company she wanted to work for, and that alone was a game changer. Why our job or title now really is not a limitation for what we are able to accomplish in the future. Advice to those who are looking to sharpen their lens in the job search. How Andrea got her job at Lululemon and worked her way up to be Community Maven. What Andrea loves most about working at such a forward-thinking and collaborative company as Lululemon. Andrea’s own experience as a runner. What’s in store as we include the next generation in our workforce, and how it can benefit our work habits.
Quotes: “You create your legacy in your day- to- day.” “Your value and vision are in your gut, they aren’t outside yourself.” “I’m on a constant quest for knowledge and learning.” “There’s always going to be hard things, but you have a clear choice in how you show up in that.” “At lululemon I’ve never felt limited from a functional skill set.”
Mentioned: Nap Ministry Lululemon Richard Wagamese Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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As an expert in the fitness industry for over 25 years, Paul Plakas has seen his clients transform right before his very eyes. Whether it’s getting someone to run for the very first time, finish that marathon or put down the cookie, Paul is the motivator and tough love cheerleader of health and wellness for many. He does not mince words, so get ready for an honest account of fitness myths, real weight loss talk, and practical reasons to incorporate fitness and a healthy diet into your life.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Paul’s own relationship with being overweight and his personal experience with bullying and teasing. How Paul took control of his life and dedicated himself to getting fit and strong at a young age. The ol’ comic book that inspired Paul to pick up his first weights and get after it! Proof that you don’t start out by being perfect at working out and training, and even more proof that it’s worth sticking to. How Paul finally let go of the anger he had towards his bullies, and why the high road is much sweeter. The path that led Paul to become a personal trainer and the aspects of his job he loves most. The common obstacles people face to maintain health and fitness, and what we can do about them. Paul’s big score of getting Carrie to run a half marathon and the feelings Carrie experienced when she ran that first hour. The real truth, myths, and misconceptions about the fitness industry. Paul’s “Words to Look Out For” (long, lean, detox, energy, and many more!) and why we should be aware of false promises. More about Paul’s book, Lean, Fit & Pain Free. Bulking up when you want to lose weight and gaining weight from working out? Paul explains why. Why fat loss is so difficult in our culture. The importance of who we surround ourselves with when it comes to health and a fit body. Functionality is key when it comes to sustainable fitness! How men and women respond differently to training. Why you shouldn’t believe or get discouraged by all the “perfect” bodies you see on social media. The great mental AND physical benefits that come from getting fit. Motivation for those who want to invest in themselves, but have trouble getting started.
Quotes: “That’s one great thing about being a trainer, you learn from your clients as well.” “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” “It’s about feeling good in yourself and having other people feel good about you.” “That’s what is cool - I know they can do it, they just don’t know it yet.” “Who you are hanging around with makes a big difference in your health and fitness.”
Mentioned: Paul Plakas Lean, Fit, & Pain Free Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Kristina Botelho had every reason to fail. Between a challenging youth where she was in and out of foster homes, becoming a teenage mother, and the general challenges of starting and running a business, this woman had a lot on her plate in all senses of the word. However, she knew at a young age that her story was one that was going to be big, bold, and thankfully — not normal. Today, she joins the Inner Circle to share her own experience of changing her thought patterns to manifest into tangible success, and why we should all accept nothing less than greatness in ourselves and our experience in the world. She also talks about how plant-based foods changed her life so much that she now has one of the tastiest and thriving plant-based businesses in Edmonton, Kb&co.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Where it all began for Kristina in B.C., where she was raised in a large family that moved a lot and experienced much financial hardship. A very honest and open description of her early relationship with her own mother, her foster homes and how she was pretty much on her own by the 7th grade. The way being in foster care inspired her to be the best mom she could be and show her own children the life she always dreamed of. What partying looked like for her. Not at the typical age, but at the very young age of 11. Why Kristina thinks she didn’t follow the “typical” path, and how our past does not define our future. Her experience of becoming a young mother, which resulted in her moving with her husband to Edmonton. How she began her business career and worked up enough nerve to purchase a Quiznos franchise by the age of 20, and what she learned right away from entering this fast-paced new world. How Kristina mixed her own love of a plant-based diet with her entrepreneurial dreams and business sense. More about her own discovery that a plant-based diet worked wonders for clearing her health issues, and why she is so passionate about whole foods. Her meditation and visualization practices, and the real-life ways they have benefitted her. The most popular dishes at Kb&co. Yum! How she changed the story she was telling herself about money to reflect abundance.
Quotes: “I was 11 going on 19.” “I wanted to prove to people that I could be somebody, and I could do something with my life.” “I’ve always been a dreamer, and I’ve always wanted big things.” “The easy part is giving up, and that option never existed.” “Trust your gut, and stay in your own lane.” “I need to be hands on. I love to sweep and mop, I love to clean, I love to be in the kitchen.” “The greatest compliment someone can give me? That they love the food.”
Mentioned: Kb&co. Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Blake Loates’ greatest passion is to educate and speak about mental health and suicide prevention. She openly shares her own struggles to help others know they are not alone, there is help, and there is beauty in resilience and connection. She joins The Inner Circle to share her own internal battles with depression, and how she used her own artistic talent to capture other people with mental illness and serve her community as a leader.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The strength and beauty Blake sees in working with people with a mental illness. More about Blake’s personal struggle with depression, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. Why we must challenge the stigma and shed light on the truth in mental illness. Depression is a very real and often very physical disease, with many debilitating symptoms and physiological changes. The importance of talking about depression before it gets too late. The trip to Nepal that changed Blake’s life forever, and the opportunity it created for her to realize her passion and skill for photography. That just loving something immensely is not enough to fully cure mental illness. Blake’s experience as a psychiatric nurse, and the fundamental knowledge of mental illness and suicide prevention it gave her. The jump Blake made to pursue photography full time, and how dreams never fully look the same in real life as they do in our minds. More about We all Believe In You — a peer support community to offer people with mental health issues support and connection. The impact that Robin Williams’ death had on her own decision to dive in and fully commit to photography in order to show just how isolating mental illness can be. What it felt like for Blake to have her photography displayed at events and have people resonate so deeply with her work and their truth. More about her achievement as the only Canadian selected for Facebook’s Community Leadership Program. Three important things to remember when dealing with a loved one that has mental illness: believe, listen, don’t judge. What the next steps will be for her in both her personal life and as an advocate.
Quotes: “When you say mental illness, the first thing that pops into my mind is resilience.” “I felt like a freak, and I felt like I had no one to connect with.” “I didn’t know why I should have to feel ashamed for something I didn’t do to myself.” “This camera changed my life.” “Photography brought me into people’s best moments.” “I make sure my pride comes from an act of helping and service.” “The illness tricks you. It makes you believe you don’t deserve life or joy.”
Mentioned: Canadian Mental Health Organization We All Believe In You...The Community Facebook Community Leadership Program @blakeloates Blake Loates
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Wedad Amiri is an adventurous spirit that doesn’t let others tell her what to do. Whether she is naming her designs after inspirational women or standing up for those that aren’t able to, she has accomplished so much in a short period of time as a fashion designer, entrepreneur and Lebanese Muslim woman. Today, she steps in The Inner Circle about being a Muslim business creator and owner, the meaning and message behind her brand Afflatus Hijab, and the social impact her work leaves on the world around her. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The difference between culture and religion, and Wedad’s upbringing as Lebanese Muslim. The significance in Wedad’s decision to wear the hijab and to keep it on despite teasing from her classmates. What it was like living through September 11, and the ways it taught her to be patient and empathetic during times of judgment and misunderstanding. The character traits that are to be embodied out in the world when wearing the hijab. What led Wedad into fashion and her very own self created and designed fashion show featuring affordable evening wear. How her fashion line Afflatus Hijab has evolved over the years, including hijabs and a more diverse array of clothing. Where Wedad finds her inspiration, and what she does with the images to make her dreams come to life. Wedad’s experience at New York Fashion Week, and the results that rippled from her hard work. When Wedad knew her community was ready to receive the story of mental health struggles, and the growth she experienced by sharing resources with those that needed them. The values of education and hard work that her mother instilled in her, that she proudly demonstrates every day of her life. Quotes: “I just don’t like when people tell me what to do, especially for a reason that is not good enough.” “People don’t understand sometimes, and you just have to educate them.” “I went to Google and searched for hipster business names.” “Be humble, empathetic and remember where you come from.” “Women can run the world if we believed in ourselves just a little bit more.” Mentioned: NYFW Afflatus Hijab Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today, a very brave and honest young lady joins The Inner Circle to open up and share her story on a topic that we are still continuing to learn more about. Infertility. Linda Hoang and Carrie have worked together in the past, and she shares her very personal story on what they have gone through so far, what steps they plan to take in the future, and how she uses her platform to shine a light on an issue that affects both people individually, and together as a couple.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Linda has always been ahead of the curve with web and digital content, and encouraged Carrie to tweet way before anyone else. Writing is a huge aspect of Linda’s life, whether it’s for her own blogging, or coaching others on using social media for both business and pleasure. Linda has been blogging for over 10 years, and also has taught herself more about getting her content optimized. She loves writing pieces on food, travel and everyone’s favorite — furry friends. Linda’s pets are her life. She has two cats and two dogs, and she started the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Linda’s struggle with infertility was frustrating on many levels. She heard mixed messages on what was most important to do, and explored a variety of competing options. An honest look into Linda’s situation with infertility, and what she and her husband have tried so far. What unexplained infertility means, and why it is extra aggravating because there is no clear cut solution. How Linda uses her platform and talent for writing to show authenticity and real life struggles. The different methods that Linda and her husband have tried, and an explanation of what IUI, IVF and adoptions typically cost and require. How Linda processes and copes with the emotions surrounding infertility, and how connecting with her blog readers helps give her hope, and an audience that can relate to her experience. Why we shouldn’t make assumptions on anything in infertility, as it is such a personal matter.
Quotes: “Every day at some point I think, oh man, I’ve been on my phone too much.” “One of the best part of this event is, well, I fly-in a celebrity cat.” “The people that say they struggled and it worked out, it does help me and offers hope.” “I know we will have a child in some way or another in our life.” “We keep going because...what else can we do?”
Mentioned: Edmonton International Cat Festival @nala_cat @lindork Linda - Hoang @yegcatfest
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Marni Panas is a brilliant educator, community leader, and an example of how sharing your story can impact change for thousands. Today, she shares her story with Carrie as a transgender woman and advocates for the sexual and gender minority community. She has changed laws in Canada and found her way to a strong internal peace that lights the way for others that need it. She and Carrie also discuss her gender reaffirming surgery, her work on the LGBTQ2 Apology Advisory Council, and why it’s crucial to create a safe and supportive space for others to be completely themselves in every facet of their expression.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Marni’s story as a transgender woman, diversity and inclusion professional, active changemaker, and fiance and mother. The difference between sex and gender identity, and Marni’s experience of always knowing she was a female. What Marni’s childhood and teenage years were like, and it shaped her into being a powerful advocate for herself and others. How the loss of one of Marni’s sons taught her about living life to the fullest and treasuring the present moment. Marni’s pride for how compassionate and empathetic her son Alex is, and a glimpse into their loving relationship. The point at which Marni knew she needed to use her voice to share her story and begin her transition. How those in the “business to care” and her faith helped Marni feel safe and supported during her time of transition. The gift we can give others when we are faced with the unknown — to be vulnerable, honest, and present through it all, no matter how difficult. What the process of gender reaffirming surgery was like in Marni’s personal experience, and the peace and happiness she felt upon waking. A celebration of Marni’s engagement to her fiance Kate, and their upcoming wedding plans. Why we must love yourself to fully love anyone else in our life.
Quotes: “Every voice deserves to be heard.” - Carrie “I’ve always been female, despite the expectations that have been put on me.” “When you are real with people, you get real in return.” “The thing I’m most mentally healthy about is being trans.” “After all these years, I finally get to wear the bridal gown I’ve wanted to wear.”
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If you dig deep enough, everybody has a story. Today’s guest has gone through some unbelievable events in her life and has a shocking and heartwarming story to tell. Anita Baker is one of the sharpest and best-dressed women you will ever meet, and at age 75 she truly lives life with gratitude and reverence for the present moment. She shares her story about loss, rebirth, tragedy and life lessons. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: More about Anita’s dad, Helmut Gerth, one of the most famous and sought after photographers in Canada. Inside Anita’s mother’s struggle with epilepsy, leading Anita to be left as the caretaker of the family by age 12. The accident that changed everything in Anita’s life. What life was like after the accident and the discoveries of alcoholism in her family that burdened Anita. Anita’s career in nursing, and why she loved helping and caring for others. More about Anita’s beautiful marriage to her husband Bob, which resulted in a lifetime partnership and three children. The empire that she and her husband Bob built, and ways that they were entrepreneurs before it was even in style. The training Anita did personally and professionally to find her own voice, and the ways she loves to share it. How she keeps active, sharp, and engaged at 75. More about her great loves including golf, painting, and fashion. Some of the biggest lessons she has lived about life and living. Why Anita moved back to Victoria and still loves being close to the water.
Quotes: “What I learned from my father was to learn in life what makes me happy.” “There is no such thing as a normal family. Everyone has something.” “I am a very forthright woman.” “Having cancer was a gift. It gave me gratitude and a different perspective on life.” “You have to let go of fear.”
Mentioned: Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook
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Kasey Machin was a passionate mom volunteering in her community, and felt a calling to venture into a new territory to use her voice to help make huge decisions for her community. Kasey comes into the Inner Circle to share why volunteerism is key when opening the door for following a path of politics, her experience as Community Liaison and Policy Advisor to Ward 1 City Councillor, and what led her to co-found ParityYEG - the bold, grassroots organization that aims to change culture by empowering women to take leadership roles in public services.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Where Kasey’s interest in politics comes from, and why it’s so important to be politically involved. What Kasey means when she says that women can be quite political, even though there is a greater need for women to hold higher positions of leadership and responsibility. The events that fueled Kasey to become a strong advocate for women in leadership positions. Her impressive volunteer journey which led to a mentorship by Councillor Andrew Knack. What it’s like to be on the inside of political campaigns, and how getting involved may be even easier than you may think. How volunteering gave her the self confidence to find her own voice and use it to amplify others that aren’t at the decision making table. What a campaign manager does in their role, and what Kasey learned in her experience as one. The 60% rule, and why we should follow it as a measurement to know when it’s time to launch and move ahead. The stats that women need to be asked three times to be involved before they get involved, and why Kasey has no trouble advocating for that ask. Kasey’s innovative and non intimidating strategy to get people involved in politics and find leadership skills that lend to campaign and volunteer work. Why a healthy debate makes us better as a city, society and beyond. The biggest feedback items from women on why they don’t run, and solutions for almost all of them. Advice for women looking to take even the first step to getting involved in politics.
Quotes: “We should consider how our voices can affect the future for our children and grandchildren.” “Volunteering gives me passion. Some of my most important work that I’ve done was through volunteering.” “As a campaign manager you lose sleep and spend time away from home, but it was the most fun experience and I met lifelong friends.” “Women need to see other women in power, but even more, men need to see more women in power.” “We were going to be bold and cheeky, and think outside the box.”
Mentioned: Kasey Machin Twitter Parity YEG Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
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Brijet Whitney knows a thing or two about moving at a moment’s notice. This mom of 3, entrepreneur and professional dancer is married to now retired NHL star Ray Whitney, and relocating was a huge part of his successful career. So much so, that she made it one of her life’s missions to create a phenomenal website and app that is literally life-changing for sports families going through a move. Today, she steps inside the Inner Circle to share the how and why of creating a community and resource guide for pro sports players and their families. She also tells the sweet story of how she and Ray met and fell in love, and the spicy details of one of her own individual passions – dancing.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why Brijet felt there was a need to create a community and resource guide for pro sports players and their families. Brijet’s own experience in moving over 8 times with her family, including one major emotional move from North Carolina to Phoenix. The ways that Brijet’s family taught her the importance of independence and flexibility throughout the twists and turns of life. Her version (he has one too) of how she and Ray met and fell in love. The ways that Our Hockey Life helps take the edge off moving, and answers questions for families to create a community, as well as speeding up the tough transition process. How she built up Our Hockey Life to now include a network of all 30 NHL teams. Brijet’s partnership with pro baseball wife, Lori Ankiel, to create the ultimate athlete’s guide. Brijet’s beliefs in the beauty of communicating beyond borders, whether it’s location or sport. More about the documentary Hockey Wives which featured Brijet and Ray, and what it was like to have their personal lives on screen. How the transition of Ray’s retirement now gives Brijet time to turn to a huge love in her life – dancing and competition.
Quotes: “I can’t help but make friends and pull people in.” “Having community support and partnership is the way to do it.” “You have an idea? I’ll be the biggest cheerleader.” “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” “Find something you love and just do it.” “I feel most at peace with myself when I’m dancing.”
Mentioned: Our Hockey Life | Twitter | Instagram The Athlete’s Guide
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Shara is a strong voice for positive body image, strength and fitness for a full life, and women finding their voice in a male dominated sport. She talks with Carrie about her career in the UFC and MMA, how she went through, and overcame the results of years of extreme training, and ways she pushes herself to the limit both in fitness and business. She talks of the watershed moments that stood out as a sign she was on the right path, of her strength and conditioning coaching career, challenges that arise, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to share our mistakes.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Shara would describe the MMA world, and the ways she has had to adapt and evolve over the past 10 years. Her battle with weight loss and body issues, and her realization that happiness doesn’t come from comparing herself to others. The intense and extreme training and diet that came with Shara’s experience in bodybuilding competition. Shara’s complete metabolic burnout that uprooted her entire present life and made her focus more on a balance and restorative health. Her decision to leave office life and renovate her own studio for training. The skills that Shara feels are crucial for good leadership in fitness and health. How her first fighter, Travis, helped Shara forge a path for future success, and gave her the necessary confidence to train other athletes. The way Shara thrives and commands respect as a female in a male dominated sport. A behind the scenes look at what goes on in a fight and the watershed moments along the way in UFC that showed Shara how far she had come. The courageous and vulnerable 90 minute speech Shara gave for the National Strength and Conditioning Association that exposed every mistake she made in her career. Why we should stop letting social media define how we look and how our fitness should be. How body dysmorphia even affects men, and the ways Shara implements cutting weight in a healthy way with her trainees.
Quotes: “I’ve always been the helping person.” “The perfect business model is to give the client what they deserve with no pressure sales.” “I can’t put up my hand and ask for special treatment because I’m a girl. You have to blend in.” “I had to find the happy medium and figure out how to bring out the best of my fighters.” “How boring would this world be if we all looked the same?”
Mentioned: The Starvation Study That Changed the World Invicta NSCA UFC Performance Institute
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Peyton Callahan has a true gift to help others awaken to their intuition. As a mentor and facilitator, energy worker and birth doula, she honors the spirit of women and lets them connect with their own strength and purpose. Today, she steps in The Inner Circle with Carrie to talk about what a Red Tent party is, and the ceremonies and historical significance associated with the movement. She and Carrie discuss strength in vulnerability, using the earth’s energy to heal, and Peyton’s mission to educate the youth on the beauty of their own bodies to encourage mental and emotional wellness.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Peyton’s journey into energy work, and the shift she felt inside herself when getting in touch with her own intuition, wellness and love of providing service to other women. Peyton’s work as a birth doula, and how it serves her to both give and receive nurturing and motherly energy. What a Red Tent is, why Carrie attended a Red Tent party and the historical significance behind it. The Red Tent means something different for every woman. Peyton finds it a treasured resource to provide support, safety and a space for vulnerability. It is a sign of strength to ask others for help, especially as women. The different types of Red Tent ceremonies - there may be more than you may even expect. The gratitude and grace Peyton has found in the profound grief of losing her mother. Her inspired work to be the catalyst of strength and healing in women of all stages; including puberty, fertility, birth and postpartum, and menopause. Ways we can get in touch with our bodies and wellness - ways to “know our normal”. How Peyton uses the earth to reset and rebalance herself. The reasons why Peyton chose to home school her child, and the signals that called to her demonstrating it was the right step for her particular situation. How you can work with Peyton as a coach, mentor, doula or energy worker.
Quotes: “The value is in participating inside the Red Tent.” “I had dirty feet growing up, and I still do. My friend tells me it makes me more approachable.” “Our time in the Red Tent makes you stop and celebrate yourself, and reminds you of the deeper connection we have with other women.” “There used to be fear in the strength used for creation.” “I’ve spent the last decade of my life nurturing, and in turn I’ve received the greatest gifts.” “We all have the power to heal ourselves, but sometimes we just need a catalyst or facilitar.” “We have this innate knowledge that we’ve been separated from.” “Ask yourself: what can I do today that is meaningful to me?” “Our bodies talk to us, and if we don’t listen it gets louder, and louder.”
Mentioned: The Red Tent - Movie The Red Tent - Book She Unfurls Her Wings Peyton Callahan YouTube Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Firefighter Paul Semeniuk steps in The Inner Circle today to talk about mental health issues in First Responders. As someone that arrives first on a scene when people are in their most trying of times, Paul has seen it all. He is leading a family of other heroes to help first responders face the trauma and process their stress in an open, kind, and dignified way. He talks about his own experiences with stress and irritability, what PTSD is and what it looks like in a professional and personal sense, and his charity Mental Rescue Society. Paul’s work aims to provide free mental health first-aid training to his family of other First Responders, so they can be strong and healthy to in turn help others.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The incredible camaraderie that is inside Paul’s Firefighter family, and how a team of First Responders is typically similar to a sports team. The old ways of distracting or ignoring stress and trauma, and why that doesn’t work in the long run. What Mental First Aid is, and why it is such a step forward in our society to speak openly and seek help. What PTSD is, and how it relates to First Responders. The signs and symptoms that PTSD has on our physical, emotional and social life, and why it’s important to encourage openness and respect when discussing it. The profound shift that happens in ours and other’s life when we truly listen in our conversations. That you don’t have to live your life feeling irritable, confrontational and disengaged. An inside look at what First Responders see when answering a call. The different types of trauma and what they mean, including: primary, secondoray, moral and vicarious. Why you may rethink asking a First Responder to recount a memory of the worst thing they’ve seen in their career. The proactive approach Paul and his team are taking to train recruits early on Mental Health First Aid. How digesting a big burger led Paul to develop The Great Stair Climb. The night and day difference Paul feels as a father and husband from getting the proper treatment and support.
Quotes: “We signed up to help. We signed up to give back to society.” “We don’t sign up for the aftermath, and it’s something you aren’t prepared for.” “We’ve always got each other back no matter what.” “If you are irritable, that is something you need to get help with.” “If we can all look out for one person, then we are all covered.” “If people in our world can deal with depression, then climbing stairs for 24 hours pales in comparison.”
Mentioned: Mental Rescue Society Mental Health First Aid
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Today, nutritionist, food activist, TV, and radio personality, and best-selling author Julie Daniluk joins the Inner Circle to talk about her interesting relationship with food and health. Julie is a true wealth of knowledge and uplifting energy in food, and she shares her expert knowledge on some of the hot topics currently in nutrition. She also discusses her life as an entrepreneur, her latest book Hot Detox, and how she became the go-to nutritionist for TV shows such as Dr. Oz. Julie knew that the story she had to tell about food, health, and healing is one that must be shared.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How we are just in the infancy of understanding how food affects us, with only 120 years of research behind us. Julie’s advocacy for navigating hormonal changes properly, and what women should be aware of when taking hormone replacement therapies. What a “hot flash” really is, what causes them, and how women could identify potential triggers to lessen or eliminate them. The associative symptoms that arise when our hormones are off, and what natural remedies Julie suggests. The number one health issue and stressor Julie hears about on a daily basis. The importance of knowing what our bowel movements mean, and the handy chart Julie uses to map what the movements mean according to our health. Why we really do need to listen to our gut and start there when healing our body from the inside out. How grains and sugars have become so refined and processed that our body has trouble properly processing them into healthy, clean energy. Julie’s advice on where to start, even if vegetables aren’t a part of your everyday diet. The essence of her new Hot Detox movement, and what people can expect when they let go of inflammatory foods. Why Julie loves a good artichoke, avocado, cauliflower and garlic clove. How to get off the “white stuff” for good and replace our sugar cravings for sweet, yet healthy foods with healing qualities. What started Julie on her path to nutrition, and her personal experience seeing the difference in her own body when committing herself to healing her own colitis and inflammation. How Julie loves using fresh ingredients and direct substitutions to create meals that actually taste great. The course that changed Julie’s life and taught her how to hold her power and use her voice.
Quotes: “Food absolutely can be a drug. It is a strong remedy that can assert powers on you.” “Food can be in your best friend, or your greatest enemy.” “Just losing one hour of sleep can make you angry!” “Most problems start in the gut lining.” “Just start counting the number of veggies that you have.” “Our palette always wants to be balanced, and that’s why diets really don’t work.” “What you put in your mouth eventually becomes every cell of your body.” “If you want to be an expert in anything, you have to dig in deep and do your homework.” “There was a time in my life where I was terrified of using my voice.” “People can have a breakthrough at any time in their communication.”
Mentioned: Meals that Heal Inflammation Slimming Meals that Heal Hot Detox Julie Daniluk NutraVege
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Carla and Kelly Buchberger have known each other since kindergarten, and after 27 years of marriage are still truly best friends. They step in The Inner Circle today for their first ever interview as a couple to talk with Carrie about their fascinating love story, the very serious accident Kelly endured in his youth, and how he overcame it and healed with even more motivation and inspiration towards his hockey career. They also talk about what life was like when Kelly was in the Edmonton Oilers, his work with the New York Islanders, and Carla’s passion for fashion.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Carla and Kelly met in Langenburg, and how Kelly store the heart of Carla as a 16 year old farm girl. The very serious accident Kelly faced that led to him in the burn unit for 3 months with, and how he processed that and learned to walk again, and get strong enough to return to hockey. How Kelly and Carla keep a winning mindset, and an attitude of gratitude no matter where their career or life takes them. How Kelly got into the Edmonton Oilers, and what it was like to play in the most talked about team in hockey history. That Carla literally fainted when she met all the hockey superstars! The glue of loyalty and dedication that holds their marriage together and keeps them humble how much fame and fortune they encounter. More about Kelly’s work as an assistant coach with New York Islanders. The way Carla and Kelly handle traveling and moving while making sure their kids maintain their small town values. Carla’s illustrious passion in the fashion industry, and her future in the field. Their advice to other couples in a long lasting and successful marriage.
Quotes: “Growing up in a small town, you get to make your own fun.” “He was a cute hockey player with a beautiful mullet. That was all I cared about.” “He used to phone me and put Wayne on the phone. That’s Wayne Gretzky.” “The loyalty and honor we both have is strong.” “It’s how you treat people, and in a small town you have to be a good person, because there aren’t a lot of people there.” “There’s no bad days, and I try and live by that for myself and others around me.”
Mentioned: Edmonton Oilers New York Islanders
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Carrie gathered three honest friends to join her inside The Inner Circle to give their version of what Christmas and the holidays mean to them. She welcomes Heather Vos, Haley Mowat and Paul Plakas in to talk about the magical and the special parts of Christmas, and also open up about their own challenges within their families, dealing with loss and grief, and unattainable holiday expectations. They talk about non traditional Christmas activities that have filled them with true joy, and invite us to shift from consumerism to kindness. It’s a conversation about the realities of Christmas, from real people who have some raw opinions they want to share.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Three people who are courageous and prepared to have a frank conversation about the holiday season! Carrie welcomes: Heather Vos (Creative in Marketing for the Luxus Group), Paul Plakas (Personal Trainer at Custom Fit for over 20 Years) and Haley Mowat, Creative Director of Carrie Doll Consulting. Haley opens up about her Christmas this year, and navigating it while being separated with two young children, ages 3 and 8. Heather’s story on the devastating loss in her family of her Baba and her brother, and the way her mother stepped up and continued to carry on traditions with love and hard work. How the process of grief and loss has turned into appreciation and happy memories. Why we can still remember and honor the old traditions as we are building and creating new ones. Paul’s desire for a holiday that is less about religion and consumerism, and more about kindness and grace. You don’t need to spend a lot of money (or any at all!) on your gifts! The group gives some great ideas that can show love and care without breaking the bank. Why it’s important to be kind year round, but especially at this time of year, and how we can use our holidays to help others in need. A reminder that big conversations are best left when there isn’t wine or eggnog being poured heavily. Do what makes you happy. If it’s a big traditional Christmas, cool. If it’s going to the movies or volunteering, that’s great too.
Quotes: “The adulting of it all during Christmas is...different.” “My mom continued to put hard work and love into it, and that was inspiring it to me.” “Santa Claus was created by Coca Cola.” “If it’s in a joyful and loving spirit, then you do you.” “You don’t need to spend money to get into the Christmas spirit, you just need to be around people you like.” “Be kinder. It doesn’t have to be anything big. Even the small things can have a big impact.” “We are here to make other people feel good, and better their lives.”
Mentioned: Children’s Hospital The Mustard Seed
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Deanna Harder is brutally honest about her own struggles to free herself, and be a beacon of support and guidance for others. Today, she shares her experience with exercise dependence, eating disorders and body issues for over 20 years. She tells us what it was like in the depth of despair, how she hid it, and how she eventually overcame it. Deanna is now all about intuition, true health and...even a fine glass of wine. She reminds us that it’s never too late to get help, and that there is bravery in vulnerability and openness.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Her earliest memories of exercise dependence and severe calorie restriction, and how it went down a path to a full eating disorder. What body dysmorphia is, and what thoughts and actions typically comes along with the condition. Her all consuming battle with bulimia and exercise compulsion, and how she hid it from her friends all the way throughout high school to college. The chronic calculation in her head of the need to “earn” her food and calories. Her choice to enroll in the bodybuilding as a way to disguise orthorexia and obsession as dedication and success. How this hidden secret kept Deanna distanced from family and friends knowing the real authentic her. The turning point where Deanna found strength training and a community of other women, and saw a counselor for support in disorder. The healing breakup letter Deanna wrote to her eating disorder in counseling, and how it helped her get through the grief of shifting her entire life. The practice Deanna implemented of listening to her body and using her intuition to guide her in her own health and self care. The new love in her life - wine! Why she loves the culture, tradition and community surrounding wine, and how it helped her heal to savor and respect the experience. Her fitness regime of deadlifting, accessory days and movement meditation. How she now helps clients develop a lifestyle of moderation, intuition, and balance. The three messages: Know that you are not alone. It’s never too late to change your life around. Stop following crazy diets and unrealistic body types!
Quotes: “I didn’t want anyone to watch me eat, so I would eat in secret.” “When you want an addiction to thrive, you get really good at hiding it.” “No one on the outside would ever know.” “I would protect my eating disorder with my life. It was all I knew.” “I didn’t know it could be so easy to look good, feel good, and maintain your body.” “Follow women that are rising you up and make you feel better about yourself.”
Mentioned: Eating Disorder Network of Alberta Deanna Harder
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Bryiana Dyrdek is a woman that wears many crowns. As an internationally recognized model and beauty queen, clothing designer, President of Iconic Beauty, philanthropist and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about forging her own path. Today, she talks with us about overcoming a life threatening illness and years of bullying to go on and win World’s Perfect Miss, and the journey that led her to step into her own voice and now help others create their dream life. She is open and vulnerable about her challenges, her love and dedication to her husband Rob and their two children, and welcomes every part of yesterday as a learning lesson for tomorrow.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Bryiana’s life threatening disease that led to her participating in Make A Wish, and how her dream of swimming with dolphins made her realize she wanted more out of life. Why no matter what we have gone through, or how much others may doubt us, there is always a chance clean the slate and make your life what you want it to be. The extreme bullying Bryiana experienced in school, all the way up until high school and how it shaped her mission to help others feel accepted. How Bryiana got into pageantry, and even paid for her own way to participate. What it was like for Bryiana to win World’s Perfect Miss, and why the win felt even better because she competed fully as herself. Her brave move to leave her hometown and go to LA to pursue her dream, and yes, she really did get discovered while eating a restaurant. Her decision to pose in Playboy, and the way it opened up her opportunities. How she met her husband Rob, and their deep romance even from the first date. Bryiana’s story about postpartum anxiety and depression, and the turning point that made her realize she needed help. Why self love and self care is the most important thing we can do to light the path for the ones we love. More about Iconic Beauty, the women’s empowerment brand that Bryiana started. What’s next for Bryiana, both professionally and personally. How it is to live life in the spotlight with a husband that also has a massive following, and how she navigates living publically in social media.
Quotes: “It doesn’t matter what you are or who you used to be, you can change your story and make it whatever you want, without needing permission.” “Rob taught me how to believe in myself, love myself and be okay with my past and saw the potential of my future.” “I want to empower women to be the best version of themselves, whatever it looks like for them.” “Doing personal development while you are pregnant is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your babies.”
Mentioned: Make a Wish Foundation Bryiana Dyrdek @Bryiana Dyrdek Instagram Iconic Beauties Iconic Wine Beauties
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Christine Aziz is a brilliant Actor, Singer, Producer, and Writer in the New York area. Today, she joins Carrie to share the extremely personal and emotional story of finding strength and courage after a tragedy. Christine openly tells the story of an attack that happened to her one night in NYC, and her journey along the way to find healing and justice not only for herself, but others in the same position. She talks about why there is power in our vulnerability, empowerment in our darkest moments, and even a broader and richer life than we may have ever imagined.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The magical energy of Brooklyn that pulled Christine from Canada to New York, and why she connects with the buzz of the city and its people. Christine’s experience of being attacked one night, and left with nothing but good friends around to rally and help her get back on her feet. Why Christine believes humanity is still good, and there are “more good apples than bad apples in the Big Apple.” What Christine felt like when she found out her attacker had gone for another victim, and her mission to bring them both justice. The trial and legal proceedings of her case, along with why she decided to attend the trial but not read her statement or connect with her attacker. What made Christine share her story on social media, and the emotional response she got back from her network. The powerful feeling of knowing her attacker was sentenced to 21 years, and her story mattered, and was heard. Resources that Christine found helpful for support and healing. Her play that came about by the inspiration of Beatrice Lillie, the Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer. Christine’s hilarious and impressive accents.
Quotes: “I’m lucky to have great friends.” “I wanted do whatever I could to help catch this guy.” “Sometimes bad guys do get caught, and victims get a sense of closure.” “I have a mission now. I want to help others to get some sort of justice. We all deserve that.” “There are resources available at your fingertips.” “I was able to find the silver lining by embracing the good people I met and the good results that came out of my experience.” “Life is a gift, and we owe it to ourselves to keep going and recognize the good people.”
Mentioned: @AzizDoesNYC Christine Aziz Gabby Bernstein Crime Victims Treatment Center Beatrice Lillie
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Today, the wonderful Chris Harder challenges us to think about money in a different way. He should know a few things about wealth - Chris has one of the top podcasts out right now, “For the Love of Money”, and was in the banking industry for 11 years. He and his wife Lori are partners in a host of very successful businesses together, and yet Chris still cites being able to give as the main fuel that keeps his rocketship full powered. He and Carrie talk about how to adjust your mindset around money so the sky's the limit, what we can do to get more comfortable with money, and what’s next for the amazing Harder family.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Chris rose through the ranks during his 11 year career in the banking industry. He had it all, but it wasn’t everything he truly wanted. The reasons why so many of us are confused and fearful about money and issues related to money. Why your money mindset is one of the most fundamental things to work on when building a business and living authentically in your identity. How we develop subconscious beliefs that carry over to money, and what we can do to rewire them. Why Chris believes everyone succeeds when women are in charge of the distribution of wealth. How Chris and Lori handle their extremely busy and successful careers both together and independently, and why they push each other to be better still after being married for 13 years. Chris’s tips for couples that work together, including a 3 mile NON NEGOTIABLE walk every day! What inspired Chris to read 30 books in 30 days, and the main lessons he got from all the material. His deep love of philanthropy, and how giving drives him to be bigger and better. What to do to get momentum back when you feel like things are just “good enough”. Three things that are game changers people should do to grow their business: Find a tribe that pushes you and supports you; Get a mentor and/or a coach; Be loud and proud about your business and why your product is unique.
Quotes: “People would rather talk about the weirdest parts of their sex life than about money.” “Make sure you are as conscious about your relationship as you are about success.” “When good people make good money they do great things.” “Continuing to learn how to become more effective and efficient is the answer, not working harder.” “Good is the enemy of great.” “The secret to everything is giving.” “Your tribe will make or break your business success.” “Be loud, be proud, and be obnoxious about what you have to offer.” “If we are giving in the dark, we can’t inspire others to give as well.”
Mentioned: For the Love Of Money Lori Harder @chriswharder Timothy Sykes
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Today we talk about a subject that many of us love, but may also have some struggles with - food. Eating to fuel and nourish our bodies can have a profound effect on both our inner and outer wellness, but many of us have limiting beliefs surrounding eating and struggled for years with yo-yo dieting and the latest health fads. Our guest today is here to make it simple and yes, even fun. Erin Smandych is a self described “nutrition nerd”. She blends her background as a Culinary Nutrition Expert and Coach, to mentor many clients across Canada and Europe. Erin empowers us today by openly sharing her own journey with food, how she helps others shift their mindset surrounding health and wellness, and gives us the top three changes we can take on to have a dramatic effect on our well being.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Despite all her credentials, Erin has had her own struggles with her relationship with food. She is open and honest about her past feelings of anxiety and guilt with food to show others that they aren’t alone or broken in this area. How Erin got into holistic nutrition, became a Culinary Nutrition Expert and then finally shifted to equate food truly as fuel for our bodies. The limiting beliefs Erin sees most when working with her clients, and the ways they show up to block us from reaching our highest potential. What trusting yourself and tuning into your instincts really means when it comes to eating. How to handle cravings, and when to know if your body is needing something or just playing tricks on you! The psychological impact that happens when we stress, and ways we can break the chronic pattern of fight or flight. The less we worry about the 5lbs we need to lose before vacation, the better chance we have of acting losing it! Why Erin strongly dislikes restrictive diets, harsh detoxes, and the promise of a quick fix. Yes, guys really do drop weight faster than women! Find out why. Erin’s top three tips to developing a healthy relationship with food: mindfulness practice, mindset work, keep it simple.
Quotes: “It was getting harder and harder to start the diet again every Monday.” “Our fuel actually does change how we feel.” “Fruits and vegetables were my gateway drugs.” “It’s almost how you begin the journey, is understanding the impact of food.” “Fat isn’t the outcome of taking care of your body.” “Meal plans and knowledge aren’t what got me to the place I am now.” “The brain is required to make us eat. We aren’t supposed to starve.” “Question your beliefs about what health really looks like.”
Mentioned: Erin Smandych Healthy Eating Made Effortless @erinsmandych
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On today’s episode, we get down with Dr. Jen Esquer. Literally - she wants us to get down on the floor and get back up again without any help. As a former competitive gymnast, track and field star, dancer turned Doctor of Physical Therapy, Jen’s main mission is to heal the world through empowering us to heal ourselves. She develops programs to help people live a pain free and active life no matter what the age. Today, she talks with us about her journey into Physical Therapy, the most common injuries she sees, what behind the Instagram is really like with boyfriend Lewis Howes, and ways we can start implementing movement to better our lives.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Dr. Jen is on a mission to heal the world, and empower us to heal ourselves and get us to reconnect with our bodies. We should redefine what normal should really be. There are people with “limitations” every day winning races, competing in games and out there being fantastic. Jen believes that nothing should hold anyone back from believing in themselves. Where it all began for Dr. Jen, and what her experience with gymnastics taught her in regards to work ethic, integrity and honesty. Maintaining our mobility and flexibility is a choice that we have, even if we aren’t as bendy as Jen! The importance of mentors and coaches at every level of personal development. The most common injury Dr. Jen sees in her work, and ways we can work to prevent it. How often Jen’s work is more about treating humans, connection and community than the injury itself. Dr. Jen’s expert advice for those of us that sit for our jobs or travel. Some of the myths involving mobility and posture. The learning and growth lessons from her relationship with entrepreneur and podcaster Lewis Howes. How she and Lewis find a way to unplug and reconnect with each other despite both their busy and thriving social media accounts! How someone can start investing in themselves and their body in a way that fits in with their everyday life.
Quotes: “I had an obsession to find out everything I didn’t know about the body.” “I don’t think we know how good our tissues are at healing themselves.” “We are not just treating a tissue, we are a treating a human.” “One of the keys to longevity is being able to get up and down without using your hands or help.” “Being able to celebrate my friends wins and successes makes me really happy” “The number one thing that has helped me in growing is personal development work and appreciating everything about myself so I can appreciate it in others.”
Mentioned: @docjenfit Doc Jen Fit
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Christina Lecuyer is a perfect embodiment of Carrie’s mantra: You can create your own reality. In addition, her bubbly personality and confidence is downright contagious. Born in Edmonton, Christina’s father, Tony Lecuyer, was one of Alberta’s biggest names in golf. At age 18 Christina picked up the game quickly, and was on her way to winning tournaments and being featured on the Golf Channel’s Big Break series, twice. Christina has now taken her love of helping others, dedication and determination to a new path: helping empower women to stand up and recognize their worthiness and value. She talks with Carrie about her Mastermind group, Commanding Your Worth class, and the life lessons she learned while on the golf course.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Christina’s competitive and independent nature from the early age of 4 translated to her current day endeavors. What it was like for Christina to work and live in such a male dominated world, and what she learned from the experience. Her family’s background in golf, and a little more about the immense success they have all had in the sport. How Christina got into competing in tournaments, and what it felt like to get that first taste of winning. Why Christina once viewed not getting her tour card as a failure, but now sees it as the step that opened the door to her first corporate golf tournament. The limiting mindset beliefs that Christina held about being a latecomer to golf, and the way things shifted when she shed these to fully believe in herself. How Christina got picked for her “Big Break” on the Golf Channel. The life lessons Christina has learned on the golf course, and why business executives have it all right when they bond over tee time. How Christina beats overwhelm by breaking down her goals into small sizable and consistent action steps. More about Christina’s Mastermind group, her Commanding your Worth class, and her vision to help women to gain confidence in all aspects of work and business. The two things Christina believes social media is good for, and why you need to turn it off and walk away if you aren’t doing either! Why we must surround ourselves with good people, listen to high level information and take consistent action upon our dreams. Christina’s pillars when it comes to self care and staying true to being her most healthy and authentic self.
Quotes: “It is your job to live a life that you fully love.” “I have consistently worked in a man’s world for many years, and I’ve adored it. I’ve also learned so, so, so much.” “My number one skill set in life is that I’ve always worked extremely hard.” “I truly believe that the universe leads you where you need to be.” “You gotta do what you love.” “You have to take action every single day towards what you ultimately want to do.” “When you listen to your heart, it never leads you in the wrong direction.” “When you connect with the right people, they want to lift you up as well.”
Mentioned: Women with C.L.A.S.S. Mastermind Commanding Your Worth Christina Lecuyer For the Love of Money Podcast Big Break @GolfChristina
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Today, we go on a learning journey and become enlightened on how yoga and entrepreneurialism can go hand in hand. Robindra discusses how the two separate ventures of business and yoga became one, and how one small idea led him on a life changing journey. He and Carrie also touch upon the importance of taking our time when designing an immaculate life, how to move from doubt to alignment, what exactly Robindra’s Yoga Entrepreneurial school is, and how to live mindfully in the digital world.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The young age at which Robindra took an interest in leadership and business. The ways in which his parents’ divorce and sister’s disability impacted his sense of responsibility and compassion. Robindra’s transition from concert promotion, digital marketing with a staff of twenty and contracts with major corporations, to the world of yoga. Robindra’s observation and theory of doubt stopping many of us in our tracks to move on to something new, bigger, and better. Why we must raise our level of tolerance to feeling good, and discovering what may be stopping you from optimal health and well being. The transformational shift of doing things because he loved them, rather than because he was good at them. The incredible gift that social media has given freelancers and entrepreneurs to create a business that fits into the life they want. The singular moment that sparked the Bloom Festival, and how a drawing of flowers blossomed to create a movement based on mindful and authentic living. The foundational pieces to build upon: confidence, energy and trust. In others, but most importantly, in ourselves. The average person checks their phone 150 times a day, and our current attention span clocks in at around 9 seconds. Many of us spend our time distracted and in survival mode, instead of creating a life that energizes us and allows freedom. The importance of alignment, in our heart, relationships, and physical space, and practical tips on how we can start small to clean up our lives.
Quotes: “The secret to entrepreneurialism and marketing is service.” “At a certain point, you shift from career to calling.” “Our true essence is to feel good.” “Acting on just one inspiring idea can completely change your life.” “I used to spend more time planning a vacation than I did planning my own life.” “Everyone is the CEO of their own life.” “If you notice something missing in the world, it’s probably because you are meant to bring it.”
Mentioned: Bloom Festival @Robindra
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Marjean Maas sets the bar high and stops at nothing to reach her goals. She puts her heart and soul into whatever she does, whether it’s growing her business, her own success, or the needs of her family. Marjean knows first hand what it’s like to be part of a team - her husband, Jason Maas, is the former quarterback and now the current head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos. On today’s episode, she speaks with Carrie about the real life behind the spotlight, and the compromise and sacrifice that every member of her family has had to adhere to for their success. Marjean is as real and grounded as they come, and gives her advice for families that may have challenges of distance and relocating in their story.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Where Marjean got her can-do attitude and thick skin. Marjean’s involvement in team and solo sports, and the important lessons she learned. Marjean’s impressive background in blending exercise science, sports psychology and promoting health and wellness. The super funny and special story on how she met her now husband Jason, including a random stoplight meeting and an impromptu trip to Vegas to get married. How Marjean and Jason support each other upon every stepping stone of their individual careers. The realistic and grounded mindset Marjean has about having a family in the spotlight, fame and success. How Marjean saw an opportunity to build Bella Maas in the community, and how she chose the location of the first store. What it was like for Marjean to build a business while having two kids, and how her dedication to customer service and a stellar experience kept her going. How getting stopped by a border patrol agent gave Marjean the validation she needed that she was also the star of the show and that her career was on the right path. The way Marjean and Jason integrate their family in their jobs to instill a hard work ethic. Marjean’s honest story of Jason’s retirement and transition from quarterback to coaching. The challenges of their move to Arizona, and the call that finally got them back to Edmonton. What it’s really like to be married to the Head Coach of a pro football team. Marjean’s menu when preparing a menu and home cooking for the entire football team! The simple, real, and grounded way that Marjean and Jason approach both their personal and professional life. What’s next for the Maas family, and their future plans inside of Edmonton.
Quotes: “Our first date was 9 holes of golf and playing basketball at my gym.” “You have to take the bad with the good, roll with it and not let it affect you.” “I want to be challenged. I don’t do well with just sitting.” “You tell me I can’t do it or it won’t work, and I’m only going to work harder.” “We are not starstruck people, it’s just not in our blood.” “When we aren’t in Edmonton, we want to be here.”
Mentioned: Bella Maas Jason Maas Eskimos
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Frances and Charlotte Gadbois both possess a power presence, beauty from the inside out, and a way of making others around them feel truly seen and heard. The incredible icing on the cake is that they make some of the finest jewelry available on the market today, with the modern woman and all of her desires in mind. Today, they share their beautiful story with Carrie about the creative inspiration behind Sloane Street, how a business plan written on a napkin in London changed everything, what makes their collections so unique and the hilarious mother-daughter behind the scenes relationship stories. Much like the jewelry they provide for women all around the world, their business mentality is one of quality, longevity and value.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The real scoop on what it’s like for a mother-daughter duo to work so closely together. How they got started as an entrepreneurial family, and knew they needed to be in business together. How Frances and Charlotte work great together, even with very different styles and personalities, and why you may not want to bounce ideas off Charlotte until she has her first sip of caffeine in the morning. What they each teach each other on a daily basis, both in business and life in general. Their previous backgrounds before Sloane Street, and how it affected their business savvy decisions in the present day. Why an eggplant colored couch led Frances to realize she needed a major career change. The serendipitous timing of their business emerging and Sloane Street forming. How Charlotte balances a full time work schedule with school, and of course, a booming social life. How they navigate communication with staff, and create an open company culture. Why no matter how successful your child is, you still have the urge to tell them it’s time to go to bed. Why the new generation cares more about wearability than price or color, and how Frances and Charlotte make jewelry appropriate from the boardroom to the ballroom. The special care and research that goes into every piece of jewelry that they make. The way they adapt their company to be both on trend in both consumer purchasing patterns and the fashion industry. The ways Sloane Street are strategic about their purchase locations, and the story of their decision to pull the product from Amazon. Their travel philosophy and expert tips (it’s not just all private jets and Ritz Carltons)! The love Sloane Street has for their customers, and the passion they have for repurposing family heirlooms and meaningful pieces. The lessons they have learned along the way of turning mistakes into growth, and advice they would give to budding female entrepreneurs. The thoughtful and precise work that goes into a photo shoot, and every piece of marketing Frances and Charlotte put out. How they balance their strong internal vision with making sure others in the team get their voice out as well.
Quotes: “Anything creative, I love.” - Frances “Truly this is the most rewarding thing we could have done.” - Charlotte “We’ve always had the type of relationship where we are so close, like sisters.” “My favorite look with most of the stuff we have is just a T-shirt and jeans.” “Jewelry should make you feel something, and it should be about what you personally like.” “We are on trend, but we aren’t trendy.”
Mentioned: Sloane Street Charlize Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Ellen Latham is a perfect example of “never say never”. She took a vision she had in her mind, and a love of helping people become happy and healthy, and created a billion dollar business. Today, she shares her journey of going from a single mom fired from her job, to opening her own fitness center, to creating Orangetheory Fitness, a company that changed the fitness industry and created a colorful new category. She also shares some top level fitness insight, how she overcomes moments of self doubt, and why she will never give up a delicious bowl of spaghetti.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Ellen’s background in fitness and health, and the impact her parents had on her winning mindset. Yes, even Ellen has mornings she doesn’t want to get up and workout. Find out how she gets out of bed to rise and conquer. Ellen’s very own fitness regime, eating plan, and the different modalities and moderations she does to switch it up. The fateful day Ellen got let go from her job, and the details she still remembers decades later. How her father instilled his sports psychology of momentum shifting to be resilient, grateful and proactive. The societal shift in mindset and mentorship of women in business over the recent generations that Ellen has witnessed. How Ellen made the giant leap from giving one on one lessons, opening a pilates studio and opening “Ellen’s Ultimate Workout”. The way Ellen brought in cutting edge science to design workouts that get proven results in an entire new category. Why Ellen turned away her first offer to franchise! The lessons Ellen learned in not being able to “Ellen-ize” every studio, and the need to create design templates that could be followed successfully. That asking for help and support is a display of strength, not a sign weakness. The wonderful and unique culture that Orangetheory creates in every studio, with every person. The importance of mixing human contact with modern technology in business, and how Orangetheory balances both. Why women shouldn’t be afraid of weight lifting! What’s next for Orangetheory, and Ellen both personally and professionally. Ellen’s advice for female entrepreneurs looking to truly live their best life: believe in your potential, find your purpose, stick with your people.
Quotes: “Create your “why”, and you gain clarity and motivation.” “I’m Italian, so carbs are something we will never give up.” “Focus on what you do have and your talents, know your worth.” “When I hear a problem, I look for solutions. That’s just who I am.” “You have to believe in your potential one thousand percent.” “Take advantage of the colorful thinking of women. It will add to your business.” “I’m going to leave a legacy of changing and improving the world.” “You find great happiness when you find your purpose in life.”
Mentioned: Ellen Latham Orangetheory Fitness @Orangetheory Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Jasmine Star has a blockbuster story, a huge successful business, and wants to share all of it with you. Today, she talks with Carrie about how she built her huge platform to help elevate others discover and use their voice. Jasmine is an award winning social media strategist, and a self taught photographer who has been named one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World. Her remarkable wisdom and connection to her purpose is inspirational, and her practical tips in branding, marketing, and social media are grounded in real life results.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Jasmine’s family and upbringing sparked her love for self learning and curiosity towards the world around her. The emotional and difficult time Jasmine went through while in Law School while dealing with her mother’s brain cancer. Why we know in our deep down heart what our dreams really are, and why it’s okay to follow them even if we feel far away from them. The hilarious truth that Jasmine wasn’t Annie Leibovitz from the start, and she self taught her way into excellence. Jasmine’s advice for building a foundation even while doubters and highly critical people try to tear down your dreams and minimize your successes. How both Jasmine and Carrie let their most painful moments serve as a vehicle to move forward in life with openness and bravery. How Jasmine transitioned from the wedding space into the social media market. Jasmine’s expert advice on how often we should post, and on what specific platforms. The real information on using geographic based and visual specific hashtags. The top mistakes that even professionals in social media make, leading their content to be irreverent and vanilla! Helpful advice on how to get great social media pictures and posts, but also be present in the moment.
Quotes: “My passion to help other people literally ricochet off the walls.” “Law school came as a result of being a child of an immigrant.” “What is the thing that matters most? Love.” “We have the option to choose the safe, wide and luscious path, or the scary, steep path. I chose the thin and narrow path because I believe it led to where I wanted to be.” “Show up in service of others. Figure out how your purpose align with their needs.” “Life is so short that your opinions don’t pay my bills, but my passions do.”
Mentioned: Jasmine Star Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Rachel Mielke believes that through empowering others, we can change the world. The fact that she is named one of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada is just icing on the already sparkly cake. Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Hillberg & Berk, and has grown the company culture to be a reflection of the jewelry they make - high value, beautiful and existing to help others find their voice. She puts extreme thought and care into all aspects of her company, whether it’s building the right team, finding her own mentors or being one for the next generation, or designing a custom made piece for Queen Elizabeth, an Olympic athlete, or the every day hard working woman.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The brilliant marketing move of “Share Your Sparkle” that Hillberg & Berk does to empower and give gratitude to others. How the magic of Hillberg & Berk was born while Rachel made jewelry at her kitchen table. Rachel’s passion for creating beautiful, high quality and long lasting jewelry and how she mixes it both in the tangible and intangible to empower women across the globe. How the models of Hillberg & Berk aren’t just models, they are role models. The real unbelievable behind the scenes story of Rachel’s appearance on “Dragon’s Den” that hardly anyone knows about, and the impact Brett Wilson has instilled in her as a partner. A few of the reasons why having a variety of mentors are fundamental at every level of the entrepreneurial journey. What shifted in both growth and opportunities for Rachel when Hillberg & Berk decided to pursue opening up retail locations. What key qualities Rachel sees in businesses that make it through difficult and challenging times. The critical need to understand where your skills and passions lie, and to lean into the areas where you can add value to the company as you scale up throughout your journey. The magical and life-changing opportunity to design and create a piece of jewelry that was presented (and worn six times!) Queen Elizabeth. The special relationship that Hillberg & Berk has with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees over the last two Olympic games. Why Rachel felt it was important to share her own story on postpartum anxiety and depression. A few of Rachel’s best advice for female entrepreneurs: lean in to risk, don’t be afraid to dream big, be different, recalibrate your priorities daily, and find others around you to help support your goals.
Quotes: (When I put on the jewelry) “I felt inspired. I felt empowered. And I wanted to give that to other women.” - R “You have to have a lot of mentors. You won’t learn everything you need from just one person.” - R “In business, the only constant is that things are always going to change.” -R “There was a lot of competencies in the company, for building out a retail strategy and for executing it in a unique and different way, and people really reacted to that.” - R “I feel it’s important to share honestly and openly about struggles that we go through.” - R “As an entrepreneur, one of the hardest things is to say “no” and stay focused.” - R
Mentioned: Stollery Women’s Network Hillberg & Berk Dragon’s Den Brett Wilson The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wears Hillberg & Berk brooch Sparkle Collection
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Meghan King Edmonds loves to love, and has a huge capacity to love. As a blogger, influencer, star of The Real Housewives of Orange County and individual brand, her honest perspective of living in the public eye reminds us to adhere to the tried and true saying, “never judge a book by the cover”. Today, she talks about her honest and humorous approach to family life and motherhood, how she handles online criticism, and the way she decides what brands she wants to promote. She then opens up about her own journey in mental health, and what others can do to live an authentic and unapologetic life.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The aspects of motherhood that Meghan finds most rewarding, even with all its challenges. What having twins is really like, and the ways of both double the pleasure and double the work that surprise Meghan emotionally and physically on a daily basis. How Meghan and her husband Jimmy stay balanced and in sync while juggling both of their busy careers. Meghan’s love of a tribal community, where women support each other and everyone pitches in. How Meghan decides which brand she is going to attach her face and image to. The way Meghan turned her love of blogging into a lucrative business venture. Her no-nonsense approach to putting yourself out there, even when it’s not easy to face the criticism. How she handles the “trolls”, and rises above their negativity. The key lessons motherhood has taught Meghan, and her journey through depression. Why getting help for depression and emotional issues is courageous, and the ways Meghan talks openly about her mental health. How she decided to appear on The Real Housewives of Orange County, and the gifts and opportunities that came with the show. The three most important values Meghan feels are important to leave a positive and meaningful legacy.
Quotes: “It doesn’t mean you can’t be independent if you support help. It does take a village to raise a child.” “I try to do what feels right, and stay true to myself.” “Whatever your passion is, stay true to that.” “Happiness always means success.” “It’s okay to verbalize your thoughts and feelings. That’s empowering.” “I literally read The Book of Mormon as I’m pumping at 2 am.”
Mentioned: @meghankedmonds Meghan King Edmonds The Real Housewives Dyson Vacuums The Book of Mormon
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Jennifer Coll is a strong woman who is the essence of grit, perseverance, and inclusivity. The details of the story she shares today are nothing short of remarkable and admirable, as she channeled anger and heartbreak into a beautiful and thriving business. Today she shares her story with Carrie on her journey in creating her company Avery Rose, the challenges she endured when starting out, and why she and the world she has created is too beautiful to hide.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The shocking heartbreak Jennifer endured, and how she struggled to cope throughout the devastation. The epiphany she had that turned her life completely around, that helped her pick herself up and move through the doubt and despondency. How a night out with her support group of strong and successful women helped Jennifer find inspiration and joy again. Jennifer’s experience at a trade show in Paris, and how it lit a fire and confidence within her. Avery Rose’s recent pick as a must see brand, and referred to as “the brand who defies lingerie and swimwear norms”. The concepts in Jennifer’s head that led the creation we see in physical form today. Why she named her company Avery Rose, and the inspiration behind the specific bra names. Why we are all in it together, and sharing your own secrets of success with others is a way to make yourself even more successful. The struggles and challenges Jennifer overcame, and how she developed a spirit of grit and perseverance through it all. What’s next for Jennifer and Avery Rose, and her goals personally and professionally.
Quotes: “I didn't come this far, to only come this far.” “I needed to spend every single moment not with my children doing something positive that will be a phenomenal and tangible thing to inspire them.” “You have to feed and fuel yourself with positive people that lift you up and reassure you that you are on the right path.” “It was surprising to me that I needed to have that much grit, and that there would be that many setbacks.” “My ultimate goal is to be able to give away as much as possible.” “My children are my inspiration and my strength.”
Mentioned: Avery Rose @AveryRoseLingerie Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Kendall Barber, a co-Founder of the multi-million dollar company Poppy Barley, is blazing a trail of socially conscious and ethically employed business in fashion. Today, she shares her journey of co-founding Poppy Barley with her sister, how they overcame setbacks along the way, and the opportunities they needed to create for themselves long before others offered to help them. Poppy Barley at its core is a company built on being sustainable, intentional, and based on transparency. Kendall discusses her love of giving back to the community, and how it is her greatest gift to employ and empower others.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Kendall’s insights and realizations as a new mother, including her new love of moving at a slower pace. The superior comfort that happens when you have shoes fit to your personal measurements. How a 12-year-old gave them the most helpful tip-off along the way of starting their company. Their clear vision of success over a 6 month period, and strategy behind getting there. The power of family, and the connection between Kendall and her sister, Justine, that made Poppy Barley have values of communication and trust. The lifestyle adjustments and sacrifices Kendall and her sister made to ensure the business would work. Why Kendall and Justine decided to create the Poppy Barley community in Mexico and the important standards that come with it. The feeling of family, transparency, and culture Poppy Barley seeks to foster in their factory, and the partnerships that help their employees grow. The shift we can all make to ensure we are buying in an ethical and conscious manner. What a B Corporation is, and why it’s such a big deal to be recognized as one.
Quotes: “When you venture from the norm, you have the ability to dream and create anything you want.” - CD “If your life isn’t working, work doesn’t work.” - KB “Focus on where you are going, not one paycheck making it into the bank.” - KB “It’s about every component that goes into our footwear.” - KB “Luxury starts with the people that make the product.” - KB “Great businesses always have options.” - KB
Mentioned: @kendalljbarber - Instagram @KendallBarber - Twitter Poppy Barley @PoppyBarley B Corporation Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook
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Welcome to the Inner Circle. Today, Carrie is joined with Teresa Spinelli, Owner and President of Italian Centre Shop, and sought-after speaker and visionary. Teresa gives us a peek into her world, and how she runs a multi-million dollar business while carrying on the Italian tradition of “family first”. She talks about the influence her family had on her values, her passion to give others the opportunity to grow, and the future goals of Italian Centre Shop. Finally, she shares a few key lessons she has learned in business, and the importance of empowering one another.
Takeaways: [3:40] Teresa’s upbringing had a huge impact on the course of her life. She watched her parents work 12 hour days, and still have time to dedicate to family and togetherness. Her father’s ability to give back to the community inspired her to live a life where she could do the same. [4:35] Teresa’s parents were born in Italy and immigrated to Canada, where she was later born. [6:41] While she loved being in the store and taking part in the community surrounding it, Teresa didn’t plan on running the business. However, when her brother and dad passed away, it was left up to her to carry the torch. [7:59] Teresa describes the challenges of taking on the business, and the realization that she had a passion for giving people growth opportunities. Opening a second location was also another way for her to hire great people and assemble a team of leaders. [14:06] Teresa started to gain the trust and respect of the employees when she started to focus on her “why”. For her, it was, and always will be, the people. [17:33] If the Prime Minister can make time for health and wellness, so can you. Teresa recounts a dinner where he showed an important and welcomed example of putting our well being first. [20:41] Teresa shares her beautiful experience in the adoption process, and how they went from no baby to her son Massimo over the course of a very short period. [27:02] Teresa and her husband collaborated to the work/life balance with a playpen in her office. Massimo is growing up connected with the employees and the customers, much like Teresa did in her childhood. [30:20] Teresa credits 70 million in sales and 509 employees to the smart and hardworking team around her. [32:10] A few of the key lessons Teresa has learned throughout the years: trust your gut and don’t be afraid to let people go and move on if the opportunity doesn’t serve them any longer. [33:42] Italian Centre helped feed 100,000 families in Edmonton, with their Earth Group and Earth Water Project partnership. [34:35] As a busy mom, Teresa realizes how tough it is to cook and feed your family healthy food, hence the Massimo line of food. The food is family recipes, and you can read all the ingredients. [37:53] Share your story, and listen to the stories of others.
Quotes: “We always had to be together at the dinner table. It didn’t matter whether you had homework or were getting married. Dinner was dinner.” “The more you give, the more you get back.” “I only hire people that are smarter than me.” “Women have to empower each other.”
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Carrie and her Inner Circle team could not be more excited to welcome you to the first episode of The Inner Circle with Carrie Doll. On today’s show, Carrie opens up on how she got into broadcast journalism, her real and vulnerable story on motherhood, and the challenges she encountered along the way. Carrie’s first love has always been, and will always be the interview. Join in as others share their powerful and brilliant insights with Carrie, and she shares that brilliance with you, in the Inner Circle.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode A big welcome to the family and the Inner Circle community. What you can expect from The Inner Circle podcast interviews. A new side of Carrie you may have never seen before. How Carrie discovered her own voice and her passion for inspiring others to speak their truth. The principles Carrie isolated she knew she needed in a career - something that would utilize her strong writing and speaking skills, to be part of a team, and a new challenge every day. How she broke into her first broadcast journalism job. How she met her (awesome, wise, and fantastic) husband Stephen. The authentic and vulnerable story of Carrie’s journey into motherhood. Carrie’s emotional and tough decision to leave CTV, and how she decided to pursue a path of entrepreneurship. The different sense of accomplishment and flexibility that public speaking coaching gave her, and her family. The raw, emotional, and cathartic story of Carrie’s past health issues, a rare water sports accident, and profound grief of losing her beloved mother.
Quotes: “Never allow unfair critics to get you down.” “When you volunteer your time, you always get back more than you give.” “It’s okay not to be okay. Just talk about it.” “My first love will always be the interview.” “We need to do what we ask of others to do.”
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