Designed To Inspire: Recent Episodes
Rachelle Faucher Dubeau
Amy is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer that has a passion to bring much needed medical services to her hometown.
After a few years of education and work experience she has found herself back in St. Paul, Alberta where she is now working at her very own clinic as Sonographer. She is loving being back home.
She is a mama to Lucyđ± and Willowđ¶ and is soon to be married to her best friend. Amy and her fiance are looking forward to building their life in their small hometown!
Website: https://stpaul.lakelanddiagnostic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakelanddiagnostic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiftimagingstpaul
Jodie is a licensed teacher, professional coach and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist, trainer and advocate. Jodie has trained and coached over 800 people in the first responder community and beyond. 002She lives in Alberta with her husband, daughter, and mini goldendoodle. You can connect with Jodie by visiting her website www.jodiebaulkham.com or following her https://www.instagram.com/jodiebaulkham/. Dani + Madi Resources: Website: https://daniandmadi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniandmadi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniandmadi
Meet Angie Mercier, a Chartered Professional Accountant and Fractional CFO with over two decades of experience, including some exciting years at a Big 4 accounting firm. From her early days as a junior accountant, driven by a passion for untangling financial complexities, Angie's journey has been shaped by valuable experiences.
Join me on this podcast as we dive into Angie's career and life timeline. Beyond the balance sheets, we'll uncover pivotal moments and lessons learned. Angie's story is one of empowerment, where her skills not only streamline accounting practices but also empower entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on learning how Angie's CFO services and the Chillbooksâą bookkeeping coaching program could change the game for your business.
Tune in for an engaging narrative that goes beyond traditional accounting tales and offers insights into the transformative potential of your own story.
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Website: https://awmerciercpa.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angie_mercier_cpa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmerciercpa
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Shauna Mann, a distinguished physiotherapist and a multifaceted health coach, holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta (2000). She expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Health and Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute (2021) and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach via the Institute of Transformational Nutrition (2022). Currently, Shauna is advancing her proficiency in holistic health care as an IFMCP candidate with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Shauna's approach to physiotherapy is revolutionary, addressing chronic pain, injury, and disease from a functional perspective. She champions wellness by focusing on fundamental factors that influence an individual's health experience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental, psychological, spiritual, and social determinants of health. Shauna's holistic methodology extends to acknowledging the significant role of genetic factors in health, guiding individuals to influence their gene expression through positive lifestyle choices.
Central to her practice is a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan, co-created with her clients, to address a wide array of interventions. Shauna's philosophy is rooted in the belief that early identification and effective management of long-term functional disturbances can profoundly impact the trajectory of complex, chronic diseases, including chronic pain.
With a specialized passion for women's hormone health, Shauna is dedicated to assisting women in mitigating the long-term effects of hormonal imbalances. Her approach is personalized and comprehensive, focusing on lifestyle modifications to enhance health and vitality.
Outside her professional pursuits, Shauna is an avid learner and enjoys staying active with her family. Her leisure time is often spent exploring various forms of movement, including walking, running, and yoga, and volunteering reflecting her commitment to a holistic, healthy lifestyle.
Instagram: @iamshaunamann
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Shauna Mann, a distinguished physiotherapist and a multifaceted health coach, holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta (2000). She expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Health and Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute (2021) and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach via the Institute of Transformational Nutrition (2022). Currently, Shauna is advancing her proficiency in holistic health care as an IFMCP candidate with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Shauna's approach to physiotherapy is revolutionary, addressing chronic pain, injury, and disease from a functional perspective. She champions wellness by focusing on fundamental factors that influence an individual's health experience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental, psychological, spiritual, and social determinants of health. Shauna's holistic methodology extends to acknowledging the significant role of genetic factors in health, guiding individuals to influence their gene expression through positive lifestyle choices.
Central to her practice is a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan, co-created with her clients, to address a wide array of interventions. Shauna's philosophy is rooted in the belief that early identification and effective management of long-term functional disturbances can profoundly impact the trajectory of complex, chronic diseases, including chronic pain.
With a specialized passion for women's hormone health, Shauna is dedicated to assisting women in mitigating the long-term effects of hormonal imbalances. Her approach is personalized and comprehensive, focusing on lifestyle modifications to enhance health and vitality.
Outside her professional pursuits, Shauna is an avid learner and enjoys staying active with her family. Her leisure time is often spent exploring various forms of movement, including walking, running, and yoga, and volunteering reflecting her commitment to a holistic, healthy lifestyle.
Instagram: @iamshaunamann
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I'm back!!!!!
After taking a short pause with the podcast, I am back and, more than ever, am super excited to be back at it!!!
I can't wait to share the stories of so many incredible women as well as to share the wisdom of these ladies.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the new season!
As always, thank you for being here and for following along!
Show is sponsored by Dani + Madi, women's clothing boutique.
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As a wife and a mother of three children, Tracy believes in treating her clients like family. Every client deserves exceptional service and great attention. Becoming a Licensed Mortgage Consultant means she can share her passion and knowledge, provide education, and create a customized strategic plan for you and your homeownership goals. âWhether youâre buying a home, refinancing, renewing, consolidating debt, or just looking for expert advice, contact me directly. She hopes her time on here, with the amazing Rachelle (sigh! Tracy's words:) ) gives hope to anyone struggling with their finances or shedding the weight of trying to please everyone!
You can find her on instagram @tracyregiermortgages and on facebook at Tracy Regier, Mortgage Consultant. You can also check out her website, https://www.trmortgages.ca/, or message her at tracy@themortgageminds.ca.
Just over a month after the Runway of Dreams event, the committee got together to record a podcast. A podcast to go over what went right, what went wrong, and some of our most favorite moments. It even brought back tears!
The Runway of Dreams event was able to raise $13,950 for the Gagnon family and $13,950 for the Harris family to help their daughter Jordan and their son Takai fulfill their dreams.Â
If you didn't get the chance to attend the event this year, be sure to stay tuned for the announcement of the second annual event!
Ashley is a Speaker, Business Coach and host of the top-charting podcast, The Glow Getter Podcast. When Ashley launched her Event and Wedding Planning business in 2008, she felt alone. She was living in a new town and a new province moving from Ontario to Alberta, she didnât know many people or other business owners. She quickly realized she needed to meet new people, like-minded entrepreneurs and find a business mentor. Ashley decided to create something to help fill this void for other entrepreneurs in her community and launched her annual Women in Business Conference where over 300 Women Entrepreneurs came in from across Canada and the US, feeling the exact same way. They were looking for support, resources and connection.
This provided Ashley the opportunity to work with some of the top Female Entrepreneurs in Canada including Arlene Dickinson, Debbie Travis, Manjit Minhas and more. After the huge success of her conference, she began winning awards and receiving requests to speak at events all across Canada. She launched her Business and Social Media Coaching services to provide ongoing support, strategy and accountability for Entrepreneurs as well as launched her top-charting podcast, The Glow Getter Podcast, which is downloaded in 83 countries around the world and 48 States of the US. She continues to speak across Canada and the US, teaching thousands of business owners how to build and scale their businesses online. She is re-launching her annual event, the Glow Getter Conference this fall working with the amazing Jenna Kutcher, host of the top-rated Goal Digger Podcast and bringing together 500+ women entrepreneurs from across Canada, the US and internationally.
https://www.instagram.com/ashleymeadahl/
Use discount code ârachellefaucherâ for $20 off your Glow Getter Conference ticket.
Mom | Connecting Cause and Community | Relationship Builder | Fundraiser | Entrepreneur | Marketing Professional | Passionate About Storytelling | Shop/Eat/Stay/Play Local Advocate
Born in Alberta, Canada, Mandy McMillan has never known a moment when performing wasnât her destined path and when musical storytelling wasnât her chosen language. With a diverse musical personality that organically mixes a rock core with a contagious pop energy and sprinkled with country, Mandyâs open heart and love for people lights up her lyrics and live shows, allowing her to effortlessly form lasting connections with fans on stage or off. McMillan spent 2019 in the studio in Nashville TN recording her new album and released her highly anticipated single âDream Catcherâ in Spring of 2020. Mandyâs new album was released summer of 2022 and it continues to gain the attention of fans around the world! She is now in full swing with recording her new catchy single titled âLet the MFer Goâ a self love anthem about letting go of negativity in order to fill up your own cup to move forward in life and love. A care free spirit with a gift for expressing lifeâs most honest moments though music, Mandy McMillan is the embodiment of hard work, dedication and pure talent. Instagram: @mandymcmillanmusic Facebook: @mandymcmillanmusic Website:Â www.mandymcmillan.com
Nicole is the owner of Next Step with Nicole Renee. Nicole is a Transformational Coach who is a Certified RTT Therapist (Rapid Transformational Therapy), Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer with a passion for helping others achieve the life they have always dreamed of. Transformational coaching has become Nicole's passion and some would say her obsession as the results for herself and her clients have been life changing. Nicole works with the mind, body and soul to truly create the life you want to live and most importantly a life you are excited about living. She uses her own unique coaching style and hypnotherapy to create life long results. Nicole knows what it is like to start her whole life over in her mid-forties, with the need to recreate herself and a desire to live the life she truly loves!
Today Nicole is proud of the company she has created that has helped so many women make a huge impact in their own lives and step into their potential. She truly believes we were born to thrive, not just survive!
Website: https://www.nextstepwithnicolerenee.com
The Harris family is a giving, loving family from Spruce Grove. They were blessed with four children, three boys and one girl. Their oldest, Takai, was born with down syndrome and was very sick shortly after he was born. He spent numerous months in the hospital and has had numerous appointments as a result of different illnesses throughout his life. Takai has always had a dream of going to Disneyworld but, due to covid delaying any make a wish dreams and then turning 18 towards the end of covid, his dreams of going to disney were put on hold. The Harris family also suffered a setback when Brandi's husband Ryan, was diagnosed stage 4 T-cell lymphoma. With all this adversity they all remain positive and have gained so much resilience and a lot of that is a credit to Takai and his ability to spread joy and light to the present moment. Listen along for Brandi's full story and how Takai has brought so many life lessons to their family and community.
Itâs that time of year again! The time of year where we, on behalf of Dani + Madi, elf people in our community for 12 days. Listen to Brianne and I as we go over the first six days and what we did and how it has made us feel.
Gabriel Dubeau is an active, young boy who recently turned 13. He is my baby boy, one of the biggest joys of my life, and has a big heart. He dreams big daily and we are so proud of him. He was the last to be interviewed in the family so we thought we would give it a go. Enjoy!
Laura Siddell is a Mom of 3, a Bookkeeper by trade, a joy-filled Potter, and a concrete business owner. Lauraâs ultimate goal in life is transparency. A series of unfortunate events got her into this thought pattern. Not holding back, building rich and meaningful relationships from conversations, and learning to honour her opinion instead of staying quiet.
Jessica is an open book when it comes to her life. Motherhood, mental health, and running her own business you will be sure to get a dose of real-life content on her social platforms that most women will undoubtedly be able to relate to. ig whiskey.rose.wood.co fb whiskey rose wood co web www.whiskeyrosewoodco.ca
If thereâs one word to describe the sisters, itâs fun. Val MacLean and Lori McGillivray share how life isnât always rosĂ© behind the white picket fence in their witty humour blog âSangria Sisters.â Relatable and real, they tackle titillating topics with trucker mouth precision. The Sisters use their platform to champion women and causes close to their heart. Their goal is to spread kindness and joy every damn day.
Join the sisterhood at www.sangriasisters.ca, the Gram @sangriasistersblog, Facebook @SangriaSisters, and Twitter @sangria_sisters
Trina Merkel is Spruce Grove's volunteer extraordinaire! She commits so much of her time to giving back to her community. She currently is an EA at a local high school and is loved by so many people. Listen along to hear her story and her current volunteer role with the Spruce Grove Kinettes and find out how you can help. It will leave you with the warmest of hearts and filling so good you'll want to start volunteering asap! You can find out more information about the Spruce Grove Kinettes and how you can help on Instagram @sg_kinettes and on Facebook at Spruce Grove Kinettes. Â
Itâs been 1 whole year that the Designed to Inspire podcast has been in existence!!! To celebrate, my daughter Brianne (also known as Dani + Madiâs VP of Marketing), has interviewed Me as she practices to one day take over the podcast. We hope you enjoy and please comment as to whether you think Brianne and I should start interviewing young girls who will definitely one day take over the world!
As a CPA, CA, Selina was a firm believer in the hustle. For nearly a decade, she worked 100+ hour workweeks as a Controller for two internationally traded public companies managing 30 finance ninjas in 12 countries worldwide. Selina's life was centered around praise, power, & managing hundred-million-dollar plus budgets. It all came crashing down one day - She ended up with a lengthy hospital stay & an auto-immune disease. Selina was burnt out & it was a wake-up call to find her highest self & ultimately change her relationship with money. As a Business & Wealth Mentor, Selina has helped thousands of entrepreneurs building multi 6/7 figure businesses to liberated richness: more profit, more joy, more freedom. Your Revolution awaits. Website: https://selinagray.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/selina.gray/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/selina.gray
Renée Pierrette is a local woman to Stony Plain, Alberta who has organically dived into living with creativity, intention and authenticity. Coming from a family of makers and homesteaders, the world around her has been heavily local influenced and community has become a priority and also a way of thriving in her home of Parkland County. Over this past year, The Cedar Market was born out of love and support from everyone around the tri area and has flourished into something beautiful and Renee has been inspired by so many she's met along the way.
You can find her on Facebook and Instagram @reneepierrette, her business @madelovli, and her market information @thecedarmarketplace. You can find all Dani + Madi resources as follows, Website: www.daniandmadi.com Facebook: daniandmadi Instagram: @daniandmadi
Ashley Severson is a 33 year old mother of two, wife to her amazing husband of 10 years, daughter, cousin, aunt, friend. Right after her 31st birthday, Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her story of how she overcame an incurable diagnosis, started her own jewelry company, Pretty Little Sparkles, and is thriving more than ever before! @ashley.severson
Ashley Severson is a 33 year old mother of two, wife to her amazing husband of 10 years, daughter, cousin, aunt, friend. Right after her 31st birthday, Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her story of how she overcame an incurable diagnosis, started her own jewelry company, Pretty Little Sparkles, and is thriving more than ever before! @ashley.severson
When you are in the fashion industry you need to be well prepared for the coming seasons! We also have to plan out the future. So get ahead of the trends and listen as I talk about the coming fashion trends of Spring/Summer 2023!
Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabelâs Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless awards. Cole is an author, passionate entrepreneur, author, and sought after speaker. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBCâs The Today Show, HLNâs Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Todayâs Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and numerous websites.
When sheâs not juggling her busy family and professional life, Julie is an engaged community member serving on boards and volunteering.
She is passionate about womenâs issues, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and social justice. Website: www.mabelslabels.com Insta: @juliecoleinc @mabelslabels New book: "Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies and a Life Beyond Labels" can be ordered on Amazon, Indigo, Coles, Barnes and Noble, or your favourite book seller.
It was not in her life plans to start a non-profit; she was going to be the youngest female forensic psychologist in Canada by the time she was thirty years old. She had plans to be wealthy, to have the in-ground pool and backyard she's always dreamed of, to travel with her husband and hold off on kids until she'd reached her career goals. More than anything, she had plans to make her dad proud. The future Dr. Kimmitt was well on her way to make it happen. Then she was faced with a bitter truth: Life is short.
Listen along to hear a story of how the feelings of sadness and isolation led to how a movement was born in Kelowna that then spread throughout the nation and continues to do so! A movement that broke down the barriers of social class and that invites mamas of every socioeconomic background to join an online community. Grab a kleenex and a drink and enjoy this emotional yet inspiring story of the founder of Mamas for Mamas; Shannon Christensen. You can find Mamas for Mamas on Facebook, @mamasformamas.org, Instagram, @mamasformamas, or their website www.mamasformamas.org. Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Facebook: @daniandmadi Instagram: @daniandmadi
Candace Dunaway is the Host of the All Things Relatable podcast. Candace practices daily gratitude and believes that this practice is the key to living a joyful life. Candace sees the world through an optimistic lens and looks for the silver linings, even in the most difficult of times. She believes that life is a collection of simple moments of joy that compound to create a happy life.
https://www.instagram.com/candacedanielledunaway/
*Please note this was recorded live at the event with many people in the background , the audio quailty reflects that, but I promise it's worth listening to!Â
On June 16th, 2022, I had the opportunity to sit down with women at the Manifest Tour and ask them a few questions. The Manifest Tour was hosted by The Sister Brand and featured Kaitlyn Bristowe, Lisa Webb, Jess Tetu and Dr. Jody Carrington as featured speakers.
It was an evening of wine, food, and laughter and was a room full of like minded women who are manifesting their path to success. Listen to this podcast to hear what the women attending the event had to say about manifesting and what they think about women empowerment.
On today's episode, I attempted my first solo podcast lol!  Since I started Dani + Madi, a women's clothing boutique in Spruce Grove, I get asked questions daily. I get asked questions on the boutique itself, life balance, and so many other things. So today I thought I would go through the top five questions that I get asked most often. A little behind the scenes of the business per se.  Please enjoy and if there are any questions that you have that are not answered in this episode, please send them to me at info@daniandmadi.com and I will answer them in another solo podcast.  In the meantime, you can find Dani + Madi's online shop at www.daniandmadi.com, you can find us on instagram @daniandmadi and on facebook at daniandmadi.
Meg stars on the Pro-Am Golf Show â a seasonal television show that has aired consecutively since 2013. She hosts a professional athlete to a 3 hole challenge to learn more about them in a fun, relaxed setting.
Meg is a popular and unique addition to over 20 Charity and Corporate Golf Tournaments each year all over Alberta. Contact Meg to enhance your next event!
Meg MC's a variety of events throughout the year â Golf Tournaments, Government functions, Hockey DraftsâŠyou name it, she can host it! And she also charters a private plane and hosts golf tours. Her next golf tour is headed to Bandon Dunes in September 2022. Head to her website www.megpolson.com to find out more.
And her most recent venture is the purchase of par 3 golf course, Glacier Greens (formerly Duffy's), at 54007 Hwy 779 in Parkland County, AB.
You can also find her on Instagram @megpolsongolf
Lauren Rodych-Eberle (Road-ick Eb-er-lee) has a deep passion for music, food, the outdoors, travel and her loved ones! She is always searching for better ways to bring wellness and health into her and her family's life.
Lauren is currently a mama to one, with another one on the way in October. She is the owner of Miss Laurenâs Music Studio, where she teaches voice, piano, ukulele, and preschool music classes â virtually and within Calgary [plus, she has two music eCourses that students can use for a lifetime!]. She is a Senior Consultant for Pampered Chef, which has inspired her over the years to write three cookbooks, that have food preparation made easy in the forefront. She's currently working on a baby-led weaning cookbook, inspired by mom life, which is her greatest calling. She works for Kids Who Explore, focusing on their podcast, and helping families get outdoors! Her newest journey has been starting a Foundation with her husband, called Sticks and Strings, that will support children's overall well-being.
She hopes her sharing brings people joy, inspiration, and ideas for their future adventures!
Anna Lozano is the co-founder of Love Powered Co. but more importantly is a mom and an overall inspirational woman. She is a mentor and activator to female founders who are ready to scale their powerful brand.
We chat all about Anna's journey from post secondary schooling, to corporate life, to entrepreneurship. She is high vibe, high energy and a woman you simply want to keep hearing more from.Â
She has incredible words of wisdom and stories, such as her collaboration with Jillian Harris, and you will feel the deep impact she is leaving on this world and how she has manifested so many opportunities that have come her way.
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When business leaders are preparing to present innovative ideas to propel their company, they call Carrie Doll. Every organization needs to equip their people with strong public speaking skills. This is where Carrie can help. She empowers clients to craft strong messages, feel comfortable no matter how big or small the stage, and connect with the audience whether online or in person.
Carrie Doll merged her love of storytelling and public speaking by becoming a coach, keynote speaker and professional emcee following a 20-year career as a television news anchor. She considers public speaking to be a life skill and a learned skill, so she wrote and launched her online course, âThe Power of Public Speakingâ. She also believes in the power of story which is reflected in the interviews she does for her podcast, âThe Inner Circle with Carrie Dollâ which to date has published almost 200 episodes that regularly trend top 10 in Canada.
Carrie was honored as one of the top citizens in the province of Alberta, is the past chair of the Stollery Womenâs Network, and sits on an Edmonton Mental Health board. Carrie is also an ambassador with Volvo of Edmonton and past ambassador for Lululemon, both of which align with her core values. She is married to entrepreneur Stephen Petasky who founded âThe Luxus Groupâ. Together they are the proud parents of their son Kasha and daughter Allegra.
www.carriedoll.co @carriedollconsulting
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Brenda is not usually one to talk about herself, but was once told to put herself out there, so here she is. She's a woman who carries her heart on her sleeve and her passion in her soul.
She's been married to her handsome, supportive husband, Nathan for 9 years and they have a beautiful almost 8 year old daughter named Kamryn. They are her world, they have her heart.
Brenda was diagnosed with a mental illness shortly after having her daughter, and quickly realized that was a gift. She also realized that taking care of her body physically was not number one, it was her brain, and she had a huge shift internally. Having the opportunity to lead women in fitness and wellness and creating wellness retreats is something she's truly grateful for, as all of the connection and drops of sweat ignites something in herself. When she sees it in anotherâs eyes and watches their face light up, that is one of her proudest moments. It rewards her to see people smile and light up from the inside out. Empowering women and collaborating with community is where she's meant to be on her life journey. She is so grateful for the opportunity and connection.Â
Mary LeBreton, founder of Orthos Media Management! A prior career hopper who found passion amidst the pandemic in digital marketing.  Her favourite thing is laughing, itâs almost like a hobby. If thatâs making someone else laugh or making herself laugh. .. What she's found is marketing businesses is simple when youâre having fun. Through content days, reels and capturing the raw behind the scenes, the honesty within your business will create huge trust with consumers.  Her personality has always been strong, she makes no apologies for that, though, when she was younger it was clouded by the need to âfit inâ. Now, engulfing herself in the unique possibilities of the marketing world is endless! Naturally she was drawn to marketing because the last thing she wanted was to fit in.  Consistently thinking outside of the box or just plain burning it down is the best way to market. She will help your business do that and will also make you laugh along the way. Laughing is always free!  Orthos Media Management offers many packages designed to suit diverse business budgets! They exceed the marketer stereotype by genuinely caring about your overall outcomes and care to truly reach your goals.
Bea Riveter Consulting has a foundation of learning and development to encourage and inspire others to continually learn and grow to become better leaders, partners, and individuals. If you are looking to make a meaningful change in your personal or professional life, we can help you out.
Our courses are developed to empower and engage folks to better understand the resources available for change, apply these items in your life, and to challenge how things are currently going in the areas that you wish to improve.
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Brittany Olinek, Founder and Learning and Development Specialist, created Bea Riveter Consulting out of pure passion for sharing knowledge with others. Brittany has an energy that is noticed by all, and a laugh that isnât easily forgotten. She creates a safe space for others to explore vulnerability and encourages others to see the positive aspects of change in all forms.
You can find her at https://beariveter.weebly.com/ and on Instagram @beariveter.
Eliza is a former Marketing Professional, who changed her career path at the age of 30, to literally follow her passion of flying airplanes. Although Eliza thought she already accomplished her 'lifetime career job', a few 'recreational' flying lessons turned into her full time career as an AIrline Pilot. She shares her story with us on how one should never be afraid to follow that inner voice within yourself and that it's never too late to switch careers if you believe something else will fulfill your professional and personal growth more....even in a male dominated industry.  You can find her on instagram @elalaliska.  Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi
Christal is a wife and Mother to 4 children. She has been a Registered Nurse in a small rural community since 2006 where she was born and raised. Then once she started her own family, her experiences with each child breastfeeding inspired her passion for breastfeeding. She became a Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2019. Christalâs passion is to help Mamaâs enjoy their postpartum, feeling supported and empowered, through holistic prenatal education. She also knows the struggles of living in rural areas where accessing care may not be easy or busy schedules not allowing enough time to fit everything in, so offering Virtual Consults is her jam. Additionally, Christal has taken continuing education on assessing and supporting families through tongue tie, which is also a service she has been able to address virtually. What she wants to share with you is that challenges are temporary, you are strong and you can do this! BScN 2006, IBCLC 2019 @christalbrodziaklc www.empoweredmamalactation.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi
Tammy is a woman of many hats! She started her career as a teacher and later went back, after having two kids, to get her nursing degree. After being a RN for a few years she then decided to pursue more education to become a nurse practitioner.Â
She has done a few trips, to other countries, to volunteer her time as a nurse and plans on going again in the Fall of 2022.
Get ready to get inspired by this highly educated, kind lady who gives back so much of her time.
Emma is a self-taught photographer, certified makeup artist, published author and two-time award winning entrepreneur with one missionâŠto help women find the courage and comfort to be who they are.Â
Boudoir & Personal Branding is her speciality, and itâs all about who YOU are. Itâs not just about pretty pictures and SEEING your beauty...itâs about FEELING beautiful in every aspect of the word.Â
Emma created an online community for women, Be You Uplifted, and wrote a book, Just Be You, to give women the continued self-love support they need beyond her boudoir and beauty studio.Â
When Emma isnât busy reminding women how wonderful they are, youâll find her playing piano, reading, sketching, kickboxing, pole dancingâŠand cuddling with her hubby and two bunnies, Bugsy and Nova.Â
You can find her on instagram @prettyasapicturephotography and at www.prettyasapicture.ca.
Resources:
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Instagram: @daniandmadi
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Meet TJ Aneca! She is 45 years young, has been married for 24 years and has 6 kids that range from 22 years old to 5 years old. She has lived in Spruce Grove for about 17 years and is a woman who wears many hats. She's been a photographer for 15 years, a stay at home mom for 22 years, and was an owner of a clothing store for a few years. She is now a certified health and life coach, as well as a certified personal trainer and is currently working on her nutrition coaching certification. And if that isn't enough she is also an Independent Arbonne Consultant.
You can find her on Instagram @bethatgirl_tjaneca.
Resources:
Website: www.daniandmadi.com
Instagram: @daniandmadi
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Kat is a Digital Marketer, Freelance Writer and Best-selling Author! She is the CEO and owner of Picco Press where she helps businesses market online and mentors aspiring authors.
Kat loves to give back and teaches classes on social media marketing, writing, and publishing. She's been a presenter and keynote speaker helping to inspire those around her. She knows the value in lending a helping hand and aiding aspiring authors, writers, and businesses with their marketing needs.Â
A bestselling author, Kat has been published in numerous periodicals throughout her career and continues to write for blogs and online magazines. Her books have been on Canadian, USA and International bestseller lists.Â
You can find her at www.katflannery.com, on instagram @katflannery_ and on Facebook at Kat Flannery.
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Rachelle's husband Rene has finally made the Designed to Inspire podcast. Rene is a very active, loving, and supportive father to their two children, Gabriel and Brianne, and an incredibly supportive husband! In this episode, he gives us his take on International Women's Day and why it's important. He also gives us his take about women in the construction industry; an industry he has been in for more than 25 years. Enjoy the conversation that takes place inside the walls of Rachelle's very own home! Resources:
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Kari Skelton is a Lifestylist + Blogger at KariSkelton.com - an online community focused on fashion, fun, and family! A former radio and TV personality, Kariâs well-known to Edmontonians. Sheâs got her hands full with her six-year-old son Wyatt, pups Moses and Monroe, and husband Ryan (in no particular order).
You can find her at www.kariskelton.com and on instagram @kariskelton.
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Miranda has been in business and an entrepreneur for 13 years now! She is the co-owner of a local boutique in Edmonton called Cloud Nine Pajamas, and they have 4 locations and a thriving online store! Along with being in charge of many things for the business she is the marketing and creative director. She runs all the social media, facebook ads, emails and promotions both in-store and online. She also does all of the photography and graphics. She loves it so much! Cloud Nine is a family run business and she feels so lucky to get to work with her amazing family everyday!
Where you can find Cloud Nine:
Website: cloudninepajamas.com
Instagram: @cloudninepjs
Facebook: Cloud Nine PajamasÂ
Rescue Flats is all about helping women get back on their feet with a pair of incredibly comfortable ballet slippers. But that is just the beginning. In everything they do, they aim to empower women. From the exceptionally talented women they hire to the charities they support, they are focused on empowering women to be the best they can be.
Listen to the story of Sarah Befus and Jeni Mundy as they walk us through the journey of Rescue Flats from where it started to where it is today.
You can find them on their website or social media pages as follows:
Website: www.rescueflats.com
Instagram:Â @resculeflats
Facebook: rescueflats.com
Katie is a 90âs hip-hop-loving, lipstick-obsessed personal stylist who teaches women how to master their mood & energy through style.
Katie's mission is to help women put on their power and start each day with confidence & clarity right from their closet. She uses her exclusive "Feelings-First" Styling Methodology to connect women back to themselves, their bodies, and even their cycles (yes, you can sync your style to your cycle) through unlocking their personal style.
She believes that our clothes provide an opportunity to choose a feeling and manifest whatever we want- whether that's more fun, more connection, or more abundance.
Connect with Katie:
IG: @katieallenstylist
email: katie@katiejuststyled.com
website: https://wwwkatiejuststyled.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-realized/id1486567316
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, (Saskatchewanâs 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 Canadaâs 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 Canadaâs most coveted awards when she was named one of Canadaâs Most Powerful Women.
You can find her on Instagram @jesstetu or you can check out her website jesstetu.com. Her beauty line is Lia Reese Canada and her jewelry is Iconic Betty. You can find Iconic Betty products at Dani + Madi.
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Christina Lecuyer is a former professional golfer turned Confidence and Success Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Host of âDecide Itâs Your Turn: The Podcastâ.
Through one-on-one coaching, mastermind programs, retreatâs and Decide Itâs Your Turn: The Network; Christina helps you shatter limiting beliefs, become more confident, and holds you accountable to creating and executing your most purposeful and profitable life!
Christina's Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bechristina/
Decide Itâs Your Turn: The Podcast: www.christinalecuyer.com/podcast
Decide Itâs Your Turn: The Network: www.christinalecuyer.com/network
Confidence + Success Coaching: https://christinalecuyer.com/coaching/
Decide itâs your turn: The Mastermind: https://christinalecuyer.com/mastermind/
Book Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement: http://christinalecuyer.com/contact/
Bev Baker-Hofmann is a Registered Psychologist with wide-ranging experience in supporting the diverse learning, social and emotional needs of children and adults. In a career spanning almost 40 years, and with a curiosity for exploring new pathways, Bev has worked in schools and systems as a teacher, counsellor, post-secondary instructor, consultant, district office leader and Education Ministry interchange. In her private practice, she also worked extensively as a coach with individuals, couples and team systems and co-authored a book entitled âCreate a Ripple: Making a World of Difference.
Bev is now âmostly retiredâ but continues what she considers her most important role in life, as a proud mom of two adult children and âGammyâ to her two-year-old grandson.
Jamie Hofmann is a Registered Psychologist specializing in supporting the social and emotional health of young children and supporting families through their parenting journey. Jamie has her own private practice, Imagine Psychology Consulting Services, and also supports children and families through Pine Integrated Health Centre. In addition to her professional career as a Psychologist, Jamie is also the owner of Run Wild Play Kits, a small business that offers social-emotional learning tools, sensory play kits and much more. Jamie is also the proud mom of a 2 year old son, Harrison.
You can find Jamie on Instagram @imaginepsychology and @runwildplaykits and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/runwildplaykits.
Ally has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. During this time, she has been an integral part of developing 15 successful businesses and teams with the Original Joes Restaurant Brand in Northern Alberta. As Director of Culture and Leadership Development, Ally has mastered a deep understanding of what it means to be truly connected as a leader and how that drives the success of any business. She is also Founder of The Inspired Leader, where Ally shares her leadership model with organizations and leaders alike. Ally has worked with 1000âs of leaders from all levels of organizations. She has delivered countless workshops, seminars, and talks; she is continuously developing herself to continue providing the best and most relevant content available. She now shares an array of programs geared specifically towards the journey of a Transcendent Leader. Ally is also a certified Meditation Teacher, a Heart Math Resilience Mentor, and an ICF Certified Coach. You can find her at www.theinspiredleader.com Facebook at The Inspired Leader: https://www.facebook.com/AllyInspiredLeader Instagram Allystone__ Resources: Website www.daniandmadi.com Instagram @daniandmadi Facebook https://www.facebook.com/daniandmadi
Dynamic and outgoing, Lisa Babineau is passionate about you finding the perfect wardrobe so you feel and look your best, without breaking the bank. As the owner of Twice as Nice Consignment in Stony Plain, Lisaâs got a sharp eye for flattering styles and choosing the right outfits for you and your lifestyle! With personalized Let Me Dress You Appointments to a wide selection of bridal and formal dresses, Twice as Nice intentionally curates a selection of brand name trends for ALL events in your life. Having outgrown their retail space three times in the last two years, Twice as Nice is on fire in their mission to empower women through out her next phase. She works towards inspiring women through Style with Courage workshops and loves to create the confidence in women that they deserve.
You can find her on Instagram @twiceasnicelb and on Facebook at Twice As Nice Consignment and More.
Leanne & Heather are the owners of Simone & Ivy â Beautiful Living. They believe there are enough complications in the world and that creating a space you love should not be one of them! Their partnership was an unexpected, but a beautiful and soul filling collaboration and you will hear all about it in this podcast. Their true passion is to help customers and clients execute comfort and beauty in their own spaces and to bring their vision to life!
Leanne and Heather are beautiful souls who are truly passionate about what they do. You will hear their story on how they met, the challenges and blessings that have come from the pandemic, and how they have grown their business that is more than a business but rather an experience for every customer who walks in their store.
You can follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkdn @simoneandivy or shop their website at www.simoneandivy.ca.
Richelle Cygan graduated with Honors from the NAIT Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program. After graduating she pursued the prestigious Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists accreditation for Personal Trainers. Richelle mentored under Simon Bennett (Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Edmonton Oilers) and his colleagues for 100 hours where she learned about program design and implementation for athletes at all levels including AA, AAA, WHL and NHL levels.
Richelle has owned her own personal training and sports performance company since 1998. She has been specializing in youth athletics for 10 years now. Richelleâs company is Breakthrough Sports Performance Inc. and is based out of Spruce Grove, Drayton Valley and Warburg Alberta. She is passionate about working with youth athletes and trains them specific to their sport. Her main focus is hockey and has a lot of success with training both male and female athletes who play at AA, AAA, WHL and Junior A levels. Richelle has three years experience working in the Alberta Junior Hockey League where she was the head trainer/equipment manager for the Drayton Valley Thunder and the Spruce Grove Saints. She is currently the Head Strength Coach for the Parkland Hockey Academy.
Richelle also has a certificate in Sports nutrition from Precision Nutrition and is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant. Her nutrition company is called LUV NUTRITION AND WELLNESS. She specializes in sports nutrition and also works with general population clients one on one.
You can find her on Instagram @breakthroughsportsperformance, on Facebook @Breakthrough sports performance and training as well as on Instagram @luvnutritionandwellness and on Facebook @Luv nutrition and wellness.
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Brittany Kolba is a born and raised Calgary girl, wife and mom of four kids, aged 4 to 16! She's most passionate about helping others find their potential and follow their dreams. She enjoys travelling, girls nights out and creative makeup.
You can find her @brittanykolbasocial on Instagram and @brittanykolba on Facebook.
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Lisa Webb is an author, educator, and entrepreneur. She's lived on 4 different continents with her family and has learned that no matter where in the world she has lived, women always show up as their best selves when surrounded by community, connection and belonging. This was her driving force behind creating Wine, Women & Well-Being; a place for women to support and uplift one another through events, books, and wine! The community has grown to 23 branches across Canada and has recently expanded to France. Find more from Lisa at @lisawebbofficial and @winewomenwellbeing.
The Sister Brand is founded on the idea that life is for making, not settling. TSB is founded by sisters Lana and Laura - inspiring new mindsets through interior and brand design. Their trademark-pending WOMAN UP apparel complements TSBâs âDesign Your Lifeâ mantra and the sistersâ empowering message to live the life YOU want to live!
Lana and Laura are sisters from Edmonton who created a brand that is a true reflection of their close bond. They are sisters and besties who are sharing the adventures of running a design studio, building a brand, and everything in between. They are the ladies behind the Woman Up swag, that was once featured by Jillian Harris, and are a true reflection of women who support women.
You can find them on Instagram, @thesisterbrand_, Facebook, The Sister Brand, and on their website at www.thesisterbrand.com.
Beth Bieda is a small town girl, from Tomahawk, Alberta, who was on Big Brother Canada season 9. She is hilarious, smart and is incredibly kind. She has the desire for adventure and is an extremely talented singer. After listening to this episode you will want to invite her to your next gathering as you canât help but feel her presence in such a positive way. We chat about where she grew up and some behind the scene moments from Big Brother season 9. Pour yourself a glass and get ready to learn more about this real, authentic, fun loving gal!
On the journey of life, Olivia Rose is recording a soundtrack â putting her emotional truth into heartfelt, relatable songs that mirror our feelings, formative experiences, and fondest memories.
Growing up in her hometown of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose was surrounded by the sounds of country legends like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, along with influences of current superstars Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift.
Songwriting and performing since 8 years old gave Olivia Rose the confidence to use defining moments to fuel her career. Performing on the intermission stage for George Strait led to opening for some of Canadaâs best: Dan Davidson, Brett Kissel, and Aaron Pritchett. Participation as a Finalist in the intensive Project WILD competition in 2018 followed, and attendance at artist development program, Canadaâs Music Incubator in Toronto. Olivia Rose has recently been honoured with a nomination for Rising Star at the 2020 Country Music Alberta Awards. She has also received recognition from her adopted home city Edmonton, including winning the Edmonton Music Awardsâ Rising Star Award for two consecutive years, the Edmonton Mayorâs Youth Award, and a nomination for Country Recording of the Year in the 2019 EMAs.
Olivia Roseâs latest single, âGoldâ marked her second collaboration with Juno and CCMA Award-winning producer Bart McKay. This âHead first, falling for someone you know is the real thing, no-strings-attached love song,â is now in regular rotation on CBC Country/Sirius XM as well as secondary radio stations across Canada.
Taking time during the pandemic to hone her songwriting abilities and co-write with many talented writers, Olivia Rose has been hard at work writing for her upcoming project, a full length album set to start recording in late 2021. This steadfast country artist has found a means of connection with her fans through her charming nature, unabashed honesty, and will continue to show the world what she has to offer with her music.
You can follow her at the following sites.
Website: www.oliviarosemusic.ca
Instagram: @oliviarose_music
Facebook: Olivia Rose
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Raylene Whitford is a Cree-MĂ©tis finance professional with a well-established career in the international finance and energy sector. She is the founder of Canative Energy, a social enterprise which supports the economic development of Indigenous communities impacted by the energy sector in Canada and Ecuador.
Her previous leadership positions include being an Executive Director for a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and directing a USD 42 billion capital efficiency project for a national oil company in the Middle East. In 2014, Raylene took a sabbatical from her corporate career with KPMG to return to Canada for a winter to roughneck on a triple-pad drilling rig in order to gain experience in the field.
She currently is a member of the deputy Prime Ministerâs Womenâs Task Force for Economic Recovery and a member of the Indigenous Working Group for International Trade with Global Affairs Canada. She is also on the Board of the Clean Resource Innovation Network.
Raylene is a Chartered Accountant, has an MBA in Oil and Gas Management from Aberdeen Business School (Scotland) and is currently completing a PhD in Indigenous Studies and Business at the University of Alberta.
You can follow her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raylene-whitford and on Twitter: @CanativeEnergy.
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In honor of International Daughter's Day, I sat down with my daughter Brianne and asked her a series of questions like I would ask a guest on my podcast. We made sure everything was impromptu so that we could capture the innocence of a 9 year old lol! For approximately 30 minutes we giggled a lot but also talked about some serious issues, like the meaning of international daughter's day. You can even listen along with your kiddos:)
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Mishaela Houle is the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences, for the Edmonton Zone of Alberta Health Services, at the University of Alberta. She is also responsible for the operational leadership for Cardiac Sciences programs and services at the CK Hui Heart Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Northern Alberta Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Mishaela became a registered nurse in 2002 and followed her passion into cardiology as a Project Manager in 2007. She spent a year as the Patient Care Manager and at the very young age of 33 became the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences. To say she is in a challenging, high pressure role is an understatement and to add a pandemic in the mix creates further complexities to an already demanding role.
Listen along as we go through her career path and how her roots have influenced her passion for this career. We also want to thank her for her dedication and hard work during a difficult couple of years in health care.
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Maureen Tash is an incredibly inspiring, motivated, and kind woman! From starting the A&W in Spruce Grove to now being National Vice President in Arbonne, Maureen is a very driven lady and is a prime example of accomplishing your goals when you put your mind to it.
Listen to this interview to be empowered by a woman who is constantly empowering other woman!
You can find her on instagram, @maureenavp, and facebook, Maureen Tash.
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Amanda Wilhauk is a women of all things. She spent a summer training in the army, has lived overseas and is now running a pretty high profile jerky business with her husband Trevor. She is well known in the Spruce Grove community where she was born and raised and is more recently known for her 12 days of Christmas where she gives back to her community in more ways than you can imagine.
Listen to this interview to be incredibly inspired by your girl next door!
You can find Wilhauk Beef Jerkey @wilhaukbeefjerysprucegrove on instagram and Wilhauk Beef Jerky - Spruce Grove on facebook.
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Jordan Gagnon is a beautiful, kind, smiley, young lady. She is a young woman on a mission to bring awareness to rare disease while uplifting others.
She is one of only 70 kids with a condition called G.A.N. (Giant Axonal Neuropathy). Jordan and her family are on a mission to find a cure for not only her rare condition but also to bring awareness to the other 7,000 rare diseases.
Jordanâs story has inspired her to create a collection of crewneck sweaters and hoodies with âI amâ affirmations for youth and adults.
For the month of September, we are going to work with the Gagnon's and try to spread as much awareness as possible as well as provide them with another platform to sell their sweaters on. We will be selling these crew necks and hoodies on our online shop and simply act like a distributor. This means all money collected from the sale of their apparel will go directly to the Gagnonâs where they will donate 20% from this collection to rare research and treatment.
We encourage you to visit âGoing with the Gagnonsâ Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more of Jordanâs story and to follow along their familyâs journeyâ€ïž
You will fall in love and be incredibly inspired by this amazing young woman!!!
@goingwiththegagnons
@christagagnon
Listen to hear my story, my background, my why for starting a podcast and for starting Dani + Madi women's boutique. My coach, Christina Lecuyer, interviews me so you can all learn a little more about me, Rachelle Dubeau, as we take on the journey of learning about other women in our community, city, and our world.
You can find Christina Lecuyer on Instagram @bechristina and her Decide It's Your Turn podcast on Instagram @decideitsyourturn and you can head to https://christinalecuyer.com/podcast/ to listen to all episodes.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on itunes.
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Katie Stanners is a morning show producer/host at Virgin radio in Edmonton, Alberta. She is also behind the instagram account @awomanadayyeg where women are celebrated daily in the city of Edmonton. The account is to build a community of YEG women who inspire each other and life each other up.
Katie fills us in on her journey to becoming a radio host and shares her passion for building a community for women.
You can find Katie on Instagram @katiestanners and A Woman a Day with Katie on Instagram @awomanadayyeg.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on itunes.
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