089 When Life Gives You Lemons... Build The Business Anyways!
Today, I am thrilled to bring you this episode with one of my Visionary Method Students, Jillian.
Jillian Leslie is a nutritionist with a degree in Foods and Nutrition, as well as a doTERRA Wellness Advocate.
Her business operates under Jillian Dawne; a play on the name Dawne which means daybreak or sunrise that ties into her approach to life, health and business - which is that every day offers us a fresh start to show up!
088 Say YES & Then Figure It Out Along The Way with Christine Damphousse of Wild Soul Wellness
Christine Damphousse is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Hormone Specialist, operating from her business name, Wild Soul Wellness. She loves to dive deep with her clients, exploring food, movement, self-image, sex, relationships, and the interconnectedness of it all as a woman. Her vision is to help women connect with their authentic selves and feel good in their skin. She's a little bit housewife, a little bit hippie, and 100% badass gypsy soul.
087 Kara Foley Is BACK! Updates on Trekking Nepal, A New Project Called Conscious Cancer & Running Her Wellness Studio
Kara is a Holistic Physiotherapist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Wellness Expert.
Kara’s past decade of life experience has been anything but conventional, and through that she’s constantly creating a meaningful life through travel, entrepreneurship, and yoga.
She is the owner of Bodhi Wellness Centre in Deep River, Ontario where you can find her treating clients by day and running yoga and meditation classes by night.
086 Leila Keshavjee is the Founder of Happy Pops & CBC Dragon’s Den Sensation!
Happy Pops was launched back in 2016, after Leila learned about all of the hidden, nasty sugars lurking in traditional Popsicle's, Leila Keshavjee knew there had to be a better way.
An athlete herself, Leila wanted to "healthify" the Popsicle and create a version that could be a breakfast, post-workout treat, or a snack before bed…. A snack you could feed to the whole family and feel GOOD about it!
That’s the birth story of Happy Pops!
085 How She Created The First Adaptogenic Superdrink Company in Canada with Sofia da Silva, Founder of raiz
raiz is the first adaptogenic superdrink company in Canada, and was developed by holistic nutritionist, Sofia. She founded the company after being inspired by the ancient herbs, roots and adaptogens that her grandma used to fuel her and help her stay energized. raiz offers healthy, clean and functional beverages that are low in caffeine and sugar, and are supercharged with only the best ingredients!
084 Stop Comparing! I'm sharing 4 tips to Master Your Social Media Mindset
Check yourself before you wreck yourself! Social media is NOT the answer to all of your business problems (I hate to break it to you!).
However, it is a relatively barrier-free way to share you brand with hundreds & thousands of potential clients, worldwide! What other marketing effort can promise you that!?
On today's episode, I am sharing 4 tips to master your social media mindset.
083 Leaving The 9-5 for the 24/7 with Natalie James, CEO of Vent Blow Dry Bar
For 20+ years Natalie had gained valuable experience throughout her career in politics and not-for-profit. Throughout this time she felt most inspired by the stories of female entrepreneurs, for their sense of adventure and willingness to take risks.
Overtime Natalie realized she needed to make a change. Living on autopilot was no longer an option. And she had that inner fire to build something from nothing. Talk about inspiring!
So.. Feeling a strong desire to make a change, Natalie set out to take a detour and leave her career to carve her own path.
This change didn’t happen overnight for Natalie.
She wrote a detailed business plan, did her market research, and at a certain point… it became all consuming. It was time to press go!
July 2017, Vent opened its first location in Liberty Village. Vent quickly gained momentum and has welcomed thousands of clients from the GTA and visitors from around the world. Clients experience Vent’s unique approach to affordable luxury and exceptional customer service.
082 *STUDENT SPOTLIGHT* Cancer Doesn't Have To Be An Ending with Certified Cancer Coach Jill Haverstock
Jill Haverstock is a Cancer Nutrition Coach who is helping cancer survivors feel physically stronger, nutritionally nourished, and emotionally supported as they leave treatment and enter back into the real world.
With a degree in Applied Human Nutrition, 20 years in her field, and as a Certified Cancer Coach and Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Jill brings both the science and holistic aspects of nutrition to her work as well as a strong dose of spiritual intuition and a warm listening ear.
081 From Olympic Committee to President of Top Canadian Yoga Brand, YYOGA
YOGA is a community of Canadian yoga studios founded in 2007 by Terry McBride and partners which offers 800+ classes weekly across 12 locations in B.C. and Ontario.
Prior to becoming president at YYOGA, Carey was also a part of the core team that made the Vancouver 2010 Olympics happen, spent time working for big-name brands like MEC and Boston Pizza and also has a CPA designation that has opened the door to many opportunities.
080 Protect Your Business! Let’s chat LLCs, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, etc.
As a serial entrepreneur, Andrea is uniquely positioned to provide quality legal services to today's thriving entrepreneurs. She started her first business while in law school, so she knows first-hand the hustle of a solopreneur. Andrea not only aims to provide high-quality legal counsel, but to also be the life-long business partner many entrepreneurs need. Brand protection is Andrea's passion, and as a brand protection lawyer, your business will be thoroughly protected with Andrea's services!
079 How to Start a Freelance Business with Kyla Clarke
This week, I am chatting with Kyla Clarke, who is a freelance writer and content strategist.
After taking the leap into full-time freelance in 2018, her mission now is to help others do the same, which is why she is building workshops and online resources that will support & inspire others so they can stop feeling stuck and start building the lives of their dreams.
She also hosts a podcast called #TheHighVibeShow which features interviews with freelancers and creative entrepreneurs who are living life on their own terms.
078 Manage Your Money While Maximizing Happiness with Personal Finance Expert, Melissa Leong
Melissa Leong is a sought-after speaker, national media personality, best-selling author and award-winning writer.
She’s the author of the feel-good finance guide, Happy Go Money and is the resident money expert on Canada’s leading daytime talk show, The Social on CTV.
Her articles have appeared in newspapers across the country, including as the personal finance writer for the Financial Post.
077 The Art of Meaningful Conversation with Alvin Pilobello, Founder of mindspaceIMPACT
Alvin Pilobello founded mindspaceIMPACT in 2018, an emotional intelligence coaching and experiential workshop company, helping individuals and teams make better decisions in work projects and create stronger relationships.
In this episode, we chat about…
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Why Alvin left his Engineering Career 10 years into it
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The role that self-exploration has impacted where he is today,
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Networking tips that can help you land a dream job
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How & why he decided to pursue a career in coaching,
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Why he’s passionate about helping people build better relationships through meaningful conversation & being more playful,
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How salsa dancing has become a part of his teachings
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What to do if you’re feeling lonely
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And why the phrase “pave your own path” does not make sense to him
076 5 Steps to Tackling ANY Project w/ Sara Monika, Wedding Photographer & Educator
Sara Monika is a documentary wedding photographer for free-spirited + sentimental couples as well as an educator in her industry. When she's documenting a wedding day, she focuses on preserving the raw beauty in unexpected moments full of laughter, tears, stolen glances + extra long hugs. When she teaches, she helps photographers say goodbye to burnout and hello to more freedom + money in their life + business
074 How To Build a THRIVING Etsy Shop with Kate Shewaga, Founder of Rally & Roots
Kate Glover, a Canadian Founder of Rally & Roots had recently moved into a new home in Toronto with her husband when the business idea hit her.
To remind, after a move to a new home, she wanted to spruce up the place with some hand-painted planters.
After scrolling Pinterest to find inspiration - Kate got painting!
When she finished her planter design her husband said to her “hey, you should sell that”.
Kate, who was working as a server and bartender at the time, had never really considered starting a business - but she took her husband's comment to heart and months later decided to start her business, Rally & Roots.
Today, Rally & Roots has made over 5,373 Sales on Etsy alone and has amassed over 1000 of 5 star reviews. Pretty wild, huh?
It’s been incredible to see how Kate has navigated life as an entrepreneur, mother and maker and I think you’ll love this episode.
073 Season 4 Premiere - WE'RE BACK IN ACTION!
On today's episode, I'm chatting with my husband Dave! He's been on many podcasts before & he's a highly sought-after guest, especially now that he's a podcast host, himself ;)
We talk about:
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Why the podcast took a break over the Summer
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The guests that you can look forward to this Season
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An exciting new project that we've worked on
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AND SO MUCH MORE!
072 Season 3 Finale! 30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years
What began as a dream... a vision... back in December of 2017, has blossomed into one of the coolest projects that I've ever worked on. I seriously love every minute of creating, recording, editing & promoting the show.
071 How a Kombucha-Brewing Hobby Turned into Selling at 2,000 Stores!
Zoey Shamai is the founder and president at Tonica Kombucha, a Canadian beverage company.
Zoey’s entrepreneurial journey began in early childhood witnessing her mother, a health entrepreneur, pioneer a line of hemp and chia food products. While becoming a certified yoga instructor, Zoey was introduced to kombucha tea. Moved by the immediate effect it had on her digestion, Zoey became an avid kombucha brewer and began to share her fermented beverage with her community.
At a time when there were no other kombucha brands on the market in Canada, she became the first commercial kombucha brewer in Toronto. Although Tonica started as a love hobby, the overwhelming response Zoey got from consumers grateful for the digestive aid and skin cleansing from her fermented tea made it clear - this was just the beginning. And Tonica Kombucha was borne.
070 Find a Career Path That Brings You JOY with Joy McCarthy of Joyous Health
Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of JoyousHealth.com. She is a two-time bestselling author of Joyous Health and Joyous Detox. Her much anticipated third book, The Joyous Cookbook, comes out late 2019.
A passionate natural beauty lover, Joy has a line of natural hair-care and body care products she founded in 2013.
An entrepreneur at heart, Joy co-founded a 12-week business program called the Joyous Health Business Program to help wellness entrepreneurs take their passion and create a thriving successful business.
A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications both online such as Well and Good, CNN and CBC and is a regular health expert on television including Cityline and CTV’s Your Morning.
Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna. Joy loves social media and shares her passion for food, family and fun as a way to channel positive energy into the lives of others.
069 Lana Pribic, Boudoir Photographer, Shares That You CAN Pivot Career Paths!
I can’t wait for you to hear this episode with Lana Pribic, a photographer who specializes in Boudoir (photos taken from a women's bedroom). She is devoted to love, self love, and changing the way we interact with photos of women. Lana completed a Masters of Science in Economics, shortly after which she realized that she wanted to start a photography business instead of go down the path that was carved out for her.
In this episode we talk about...
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How Lana got into photography, when her education was in a totally different industry!
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Her journey of completing her masters degree & then being unsure of her next steps
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Course correction & why it’s okay to pivot paths when what you’re doing now is not what you want for your future
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How to decide what you REALLY want to do with your career path, even if it’s different than what you went to school for
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How Lana got into Boudoir photography
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Deciding on pricing for your offer, when you first launch your business