The Thriving Tides Podcast: Recent Episodes
Thriving Tides
An entrepreneur’s self-care podcast. Hosted by Stephanie from Summer Street Creative and JulieAnn from JulieAnn Gauthier Consulting.
We wrap up another season with a recap on the last few months. As we head into summer we want to remind you that self care is more than bubble baths and manicures, it’s about doing the real work to heal.
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Joining us in the greenhouse for this episode, we have Dan & Tom, AKA the Burley Farmers. They share with us what ignited this passion in them and why their work is so important. We hope this episode inspires you to grow your own food, no matter how much space you have!
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Mel Robbins tells us: the #1 thing to be happier and more fulfilled is being kinder to yourself! This episode dives into ways we can be kinder to ourselves and what practicing self love means to us!
This episode was inspired by the fact that we were unprepared! It happens. We decided to take this opportunity to share how we approach life when it’s feeling a little too full!
Katherine Cairns joins us to talk about what it’s like to build a business as a comedian. From her first night at an open mic show in 2019 to being now booked fairly solid, she’s surprised herself with how far she’s come in just a few years!
After suffering some big losses this year we are talking about the impacts of grief on us as people and as entrepreneurs. We cover different types of grief and the stages that we experience as we go through it.
Plants are awesome! Their benefits go beyond having something pretty to look at or growing your own food (which are both great reasons to garden!). There are also many benefits to mental health that come from gardening. Listen to get inspired and ready to dig in the dirt!
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They are words we’ve been hearing more often and yet there is a lot of discomfort and uncertainty in what it all means. Evelyn Bradley, DEI consultant joins us to break down the barriers and shed light on the importance of this work.
What happens when you have to make the hard choice to leave your business. Does this mean you are a failure? In this Episode, follow along as Steph takes you through the emotional and raw journey of making that hard decision.
After an extended break, we are back in the studio! For this season we are changing things up a bit. We get into the details in this episode so listen in to learn what to expect for season 4!
In this season finale we take a look back on 2021, sharing what we learned, what we went through and where we are going from here. We cover our personal lives, our businesses and, of course, this podcast - from our favorite episodes of the season to what to expect in season 4!
Tis’ the season for giving! We believe that giving back is a key piece of your self care practice! This minisode is full of ideas for how you can give back!
Sara Roach-Lewis is a coach and advisor to ambitious business women. In this episode we talk about her journey to entrepreneurship, the strategies she uses for herself and her clients and, of course, her first book which was just released - She Rules: What you didn’t know is holding you back in business.
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role, you need to learn these five truths. It’s time for you to drop the ‘not enough’ mentality to make space for you to thrive!
If you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with, are you among the right people for you? Finding ‘your people’, the ones that inspire you, challenge you, and accept you for your true self is such a gift. But it’s not always easy. In this episode we’re talking about where we’ve found some great people and what to do when faced with ‘energy vampires’.
Supporting her husband after a near death accident while running a business by working 12-16 hours days became too much. Gineen finally hit a brick wall and had to take a big step back to find her way out of burnout and adrenal fatigue. She shares her inspirational story with us on this episode!
Whether you have a business, a podcast, a YouTube channel or something else - you need an audience if your goal is to grow! This episode covers the importance of getting to know your audience and we’ve packed in lots of tips on how to connect with them to increase your engagement!
We all see those challenges on social media. Whether it be a fitness challenge or an inktober style art challenge… They are everywhere! In this first minisode, we are diving into ‘challenges’. Are they effective or are they perhaps detrimental to self care?
We are joined in the closet by Ann Worth of Worth Consulting Group. No two days are the same for this dynamic entrepreneur and that’s exactly how she likes it! In this episode she is sharing insights and learnings about running a business. We also dig into boundaries, finding confidence and how much she loves a good belly laugh!
Body positivity was not a topic of conversation when we were growing up. Now, we are doing our best to love our bodies and let go of the ‘idealistic’ goals that society dictates. In this episode we are opening up about challenges we’ve faced (and currently face) and how we are practicing body positivity in our lives.
Success....it’s an arbitrary word, isn’t it? It’s hard to know what success means to you when there are so many voices out there telling you what it should be. We are sharing the evolution of our personal definitions of the term and how we are incorporating success into our lives and businesses.
Presh Rodgers joins us to share how Pinterest can play a key role in growing your business. Though it’s a newer platform (compared to FB and IG) it has a lot of great benefits and can help get your content in front of your ideal client in ways the other programs can’t. Whether you’ve been thinking of using Pinterest for business or this is the first you’ve heard of the idea you are going to want to listen to learn more!
Not feeling like yourself these days? It’s possible you’re suffering from burnout! In this episode, we are covering how to know if you are in burnout mode and steps you can take to recover!
In this week's solo episode, Stephanie takes you through a journey of life lessons learned as a creative employee turned entrepreneur. Listen in to hear Stephanie's 6 life lessons!
Jennifer Doherty moved to PEI for a simpler life yet found herself working more than ever. From buying a farm, starting a yarn manufacturing business and then launching her own HR consulting business, she has learned many lessons and is sharing them here on this episode! Listen in to hear how she is now working less and feeling much more productive and balanced.
Company culture matters. When looking for a job, 66% of candidates consider the culture and values of an organization the most important factor for consideration. If you aren’t intentionally creating the culture you want, your company may be suffering. Listen in to learn more!
Fear can hold us back from what we really want. Whether it’s in your day to day life or how you run your business, playing small to avoid your fears is hurting you. On this episode we are opening up about our own fears and what we’re doing to face them.
If you want more joy in your life, look no further! We are joined by Leona deVinne whose mission is to help people find more joy by bringing their gifts and talents to the world. Listen in and get ready to learn how to discover joy in unexpected places.
Is working from home here to stay? There are pros and cons to the virtual workplace and we’re exploring it from all angles in this episode. From understanding work styles, to maintaining company culture there are many factors that can make or break this experience for employees and leaders.
In less than a decade, #girlboss went from top trending hashtag to a consumerism-focused marketing ploy. We know that women deserve a seat at every table and on this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts on the pros and cons of the #girlboss movement and the journey to more inclusivity in leadership.
In this season finale, we are answering questions from our community. We touch on many things including new self-care ideas we want to try, how we schedule our lives to follow our passions without burning out, the future of Thriving Tides and so much more! We will be back soon to kick off season 3!
Our guest, Sharon of Bounce! Hair Studio brings sparkle to everything she does. She juggles multiple passions from hair styling to stage production to being a mom (and so much more!). We dive into the lessons she’s learned about running her own business and finding the confidence to be her true self.
Entrepreneurs are known for working hard to achieve their goals. In this episode we are exploring different types of manifesting as a means to help create desired outcomes. With all the types of manifesting out there you may find you’re already following some of these practices.
Sleep! It’s a huge part of self care and a healthy lifestyle yet many entrepreneurs have a hard time getting the recommended amount. In this episode we’re sharing our sleep routines and tips on how to get more shut eye so that you can have the energy you need to run your business.
Angela MacDonald of Angela MacDonald Consulting joins us on this episode! She is a CFO for hire and has been building her company over the past few years. She’s sharing her journey to entrepreneurship, tips for keeping your finances in check and, of course, how she takes care of herself while running a business and raising 3 kids.
Community over Competition is getting a lot of attention and we love the concept. Yet, we have to wonder if those who are hyping it up are truly living by the code. In this episode, we dive in with our thoughts on the concept and the impacts of a pseudo-culture that happens when people don’t practice what they preach.
Your ego can work for you or against you. As a business owner, you need courage and self-esteem to put yourself and your products out in the world - there where it helps. But when you feel threatened and scared that the ego can get in the way. On this episode, we share tips on how to spot your ego taking over and how to drop it.
Sarah Bennetto O’Brien of the Handpie Company joins us for this episode. We had a great time getting to know this energetic entrepreneur! From law school to handpies, it’s been an interesting journey filled with many unexpected moments. Listen in to hear her story!
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Building a business and showing up online is vulnerable and challenging. Adding in the phenomena of Cancel Culture has many second-guessing how they show up in fear of being the next target. We’re sharing our thoughts on the subject and how it impacts us.
Your business has a story to tell. Through content marketing, there are endless opportunities to connect with your customer. In this episode, we dive into the types of content marketing, ideas for different pillars to focus on, and how a good content marketing strategy can help grow your business.
Lisa Chandler of Chandler Coaches joins us this week to talk about conscious leadership. She shares her journey of becoming a coach and how the practices she uses with clients also help her every day.
When guest Stephanie Smith (From My Enneagram Life) asks what your number is, it’s not to give you a call. In this episode, we’re talking all about the Enneagram types. How to identify yours, the things that motivate you, scare you and, of course, the best type of self-care for each type!
A sales funnel is a simple concept that often gets over complicated. If you have a clear goal and are willing to start small, a sales funnel might be the key to your growth. Listen in to hear our thoughts and tips on getting started!
Our guest, Marsha Weeks (www.marshaweeks.com) loves helping people celebrate important milestones. Whether it’s planning their dream PEI wedding or finding their perfect PEI home, she will be there every step of the way. On this episode, Marsha shares what it was like to transition to being self-employed, balancing real estate with officiating weddings and her favorite self-care practices.
Choosing a niche may be one of the hardest things you do as an entrepreneur and it can be just what you need to build the business you dream of. In this episode we talk about the importance of choosing a niche, steps you can take to find yours and what we’ve learned through our own experiences.
What does astrology have to do with entrepreneurship and self-care? A lot more than you might think! Inspired by an astrology workshop we attended in October, we share how knowing your signs can help you better understand yourself (and others). Tune in to learn more about your sign including what entrepreneurial endeavors and self-care practices might benefit you the most!
We are joined in the closet by mompreneur, Kathleen MacPhee of Kathleen Grace Fitness (kathleengracefitness.com). After several years of teaching fitness classes she decided to take the leap into running her own business. Kathleen shares with us her tips and lessons learned of entrepreneur life with 4 young kids and a partner who is also an entrepreneur.
If you have thoughts like “They’re onto me”, “I’m not enough”, or “I am just lucky”, you may have imposter syndrome. It’s that feeling of being a fraud or believing that your achievements don’t matter. Many of us feel this way sometimes (even Maya Angelou), and while there may not be a way to remove it from your life, we do have some tips on what you can do when it pops up!
Making money while you sleep seems like the ultimate dream (pun intended!). Don’t be fooled by the name, passive income can take a lot of work. And it just might be what you need to diversify and supplement your income.
No matter how much planning and preparation you put in, things don’t always go as planned. When we had a guest cancel at the last minute, and we didn’t have a backup episode prepared, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share what we do when the unexpected happens.
Have you ever paid attention to how often you apologize for something you don’t need to apologize for? Maybe it’s the Canadian in us, maybe it’s how we’ve been trained by society. However we turned out this way, we’re working on breaking this bad habit. In this episode, we talk about the impacts of over apologizing and share alternatives to try out!
New Year’s Resolutions - love them or hate them, they are everywhere lately. In this episode, we share our takes on this tradition. Listen in to hear about our goals and intentions for 2021 - for both our businesses and our personal lives.
It feels like just yesterday that we were at Victoria Park brainstorming names for our new podcast. This first season of Thriving Tides has taught us so much - about podcasting and about ourselves. We are sharing what we learned, what we’re proud of and how excited we are to get back in the closet for season 2!
The holiday season is here. As entrepreneurs, it can be hard to step away from your business. We both have time off planned for this month and we are sharing what we do to prepare for it and how we’re going to spend this time.
Habits are a big part of our lives. So many things that we do every day are habits that we didn’t even know we had. Just like self-care routines, habits don’t form from a one-size-fits-all approach. For that reason, we decided to look into the importance of knowing yourself in order to build the habits you desire.
We were excited to sit down and catch up with Michele Hoy, fellow entrepreneur, and podcaster. In the episode, we cover what it’s like to be a woman in the trades, starting a business from scratch and why she launched her new podcast “Outside the cabinet box”. The world of skilled trades is huge and we feel lucky to have had Michele share her experiences with us.
In this solo episode, Julie Ann takes you on a walk down memory lane. She is sharing her experiences and learnings from her first role in management to today. Key themes include: knowing when to make a change in your life, getting clear what really matters to you and being comfortable with who you are!
Tarot cards can be read to gain insight into the past, present and future. We went to the Discover Charlottetown Psychic Fair to get a tarot reading and wanted to share our thoughts. Stephanie even gives us an experience from one of her favorite decks.
This week’s guest, Bernadette Currie, spends her days helping others get healthy. Her business, FitLife became possible when she left her corporate career in Philadelphia and moved to PEI. In this episode she opens up about so much including finding her way in a new country, her mental health, and what it’s like to be an entrepreneur married to an entrepreneur.
The cycles of the moon are intriguing to us. With two full moons this month we decided to learn more about the moon and how it can impact us day to day. We talk about spiritual practices, intention setting, cool things that happen during a full moon and more!
Lesley Quinn, founder of Stellar Somm Wine Experts joins us on this episode. She opens up about finding balance with work and wine, how essential her self-care routine is and why she kept pursuing opportunities even after hearing no.
Strong communication is important in running a business. We are constantly communicating with various people through multiple channels. It’s easy for signals to get crossed or to fear you’ve said the wrong thing. In this episode we look at how taking a step back to look at the story you’re telling yourself is a great tool for getting things back on track.
As entrepreneurs we’ve felt immense pressure to adopt the hustle culture. Just the thought of it feels exhausting to us. In this episode we discuss our resistance to this way of life and what we’re doing to build the lives we want. (Spoiler: you don’t have to work 24/7 to be successful!)
Bonus Episode! We spent the last month challenging ourselves to wake up earlier than normal. In this episode, we chat about how the challenge went and why we started it.
Following our interview with Cassandra we wanted to share our thoughts on social media. As entrepreneurs we spend our fair share of time online! Listen in to hear our thoughts, struggles and goals for how we show up on social media!
If you have a business you're likely on social media. In this episode, Cassandra shares how she manages social media accounts for her many clients as well as her own. With a schedule this full, self-care is essential to keep going!
Just like anything done in excess, when positivity is taken too far it can be harmful. In this episode, we share examples of toxic positivity and how to spot yourself falling into this habit.
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, our energy and creativity are being challenged. On this episode we talk about the impacts this has on our productivity and what we do to boost our mood to get back on track.
Kaitlyn Reher from Simply for Life joins us in the closet studio to chat all about going from employee to franchisee/business owner of the nutrition focused business! Kaitlyn also shares some great tips and nuggets of health insights for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs wear many hats. With so much to be done it's important to be organized. From to-do lists to agendas and everything in between, we're talking all things time management and how to maximize your output.
Meditation comes in many forms and has even more benefits. As entrepreneurs, it feels like we have too many tabs open all the time. Knowing meditation might help, so we both tried it out for a week! In this episode, we talk about how it went and whether we think it can fit into our lives going forward.
Our first guest, Rachel Adams, is a vibrant youth who impresses us both regularly! Through her work, at the Startup Zone and with Jack.org she is active in the entrepreneur and mental health communities. Listen in to hear more about her experiences!
2020 has been an interesting year. We continue to face challenges while finding ways to manage our wellness through the uncertainty. In this episode we are open and honest about the impacts 2020 has had on our businesses and our mental health.
Summer in PEI is full of possibilities. When you're running a seasonal business it's easy to get caught up in work and forget to have fun. Listen in for tips on how to find your balance.
We believe self-care is essential for all entrepreneurs. Through our journeys, we've both learned that self-care is an evolving process and that there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Welcome to the Thriving Tides Podcast! In this episode, you'll get to know your hosts, Stephanie and Julie Ann. They will share the inspiration behind the podcast and what Thriving Tides means to them.