Erin Holowach

Born just outside Edmonton, Erin Holowach and her husband Travis are the minds behind ComFree, which is a name well-known by anyone involved in Edmonton real estate in the early 2000's. Nowadays, Erin and Travis run its spiritual successor, homeFree, and are bringing fully supported private sales back to the real estate market.In 2009, in an attempt to take ComFree to the national level, the pair entered into a merger- which unfortunately had disastrous results. Other shareholders had different plans for the company, bringing an end to ComFree and leaving Erin and Travis reeling.Over the next 12 years, in search of a new business plan, Erin and Travis became full-time entrepreneurs. As it turns out, real estate was their specialty: they were involved in quite a few startups, investments and mergers, culminating in the creation of homeFree. In Erin's own words from her biography, she also "Continues to be involved in multiple entrepreneurs’ organizations, leadership summits and business coaching, helping other leaders and entrepreneurs grow and operate their business to their fullest potential."To learn more about Erin, follow her on LinkedIn or Facebook. Also, if you're considering buying or selling a property anytime soon, check out homeFree for all your real estate needs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Born just outside Edmonton, Erin Holowach and her husband Travis are the minds behind ComFree, which is a name well-known by anyone involved in Edmonton real estate in the early 2000's. Nowadays, Erin and Travis run its spiritual successor, homeFree, and are bringing fully supported private sales back to the real estate market.In 2009, in an attempt to take ComFree to the national level, the pair entered into a merger- which unfortunately had disastrous results. Other shareholders had different plans for the company, bringing an end to ComFree and leaving Erin and Travis reeling.Over the next 12 years, in search of a new business plan, Erin and Travis became full-time entrepreneurs. As it turns out, real estate was their specialty: they were involved in quite a few startups, investments and mergers, culminating in the creation of homeFree. In Erin's own words from her biography, she also "Continues to be involved in multiple entrepreneurs’ organizations, leadership summits and business coaching, helping other leaders and entrepreneurs grow and operate their business to their fullest potential."To learn more about Erin, follow her on <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/erin-holowach-11aa21159" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erin.holowach/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Also, if you're considering buying or selling a property anytime soon, check out <a href="https://homefree.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">homeFree</a> for all your real estate needs. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur with Erin Holowach

Joanna Griffiths

Joanna Griffiths is the Founder and President of Knix and Kt by Knix the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brands reinventing intimates for real life. Since launching the company in 2013, Joanna has built Knix into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands globally. Through a focus on impact work and product innovation the brand is on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically free. Joanna holds multiple patents and helped invent the leakproof underwear category which is pacing to become a billion dollar category and has changed the lives of millions of people around the world. Joanna broke the Canadian record for the largest publicly disclosed sale of a private company by a female founder when Swedish health and hygiene Giant Essity purchased 80% of Knix valuing the company at just over half a billion dollars. Always one to push for greater change when asked about the record Joanna said she “hopes it is a title she holds for a short period of time and can’t wait to cheer on whoever holds it next.”  Joanna's long list of accolades includes being named Waterstone's Most Admired CEO and an AdWeek Women Trailblazer. Recently she was named the national winner for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and will go on to represent Canada for the global title in June. Joanna holds an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD, sits on the board of Futurpreneur Canada and released her first book “Life After Birth” via globally renowned publisher Rizzoli in 2021. For more on Joanna and Knix, visit their website, or follow Joanna on Instagram and Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joanna Griffiths is the Founder and President of Knix and Kt by Knix the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brands reinventing intimates for real life. Since launching the company in 2013, Joanna has built Knix into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands globally. Through a focus on impact work and product innovation the brand is on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically free. Joanna holds multiple patents and helped invent the leakproof underwear category which is pacing to become a billion dollar category and has changed the lives of millions of people around the world. Joanna broke the Canadian record for the largest publicly disclosed sale of a private company by a female founder when Swedish health and hygiene Giant Essity purchased 80% of Knix valuing the company at just over half a billion dollars. Always one to push for greater change when asked about the record Joanna said she “hopes it is a title she holds for a short period of time and can’t wait to cheer on whoever holds it next.”  Joanna's long list of accolades includes being named Waterstone's Most Admired CEO and an AdWeek Women Trailblazer. Recently she was named the national winner for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and will go on to represent Canada for the global title in June. Joanna holds an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD, sits on the board of Futurpreneur Canada and released her first book “Life After Birth” via globally renowned publisher Rizzoli in 2021. For more on Joanna and Knix, visit their <a href="https://knix.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, or follow Joanna on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joannaknix/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jogriffiths?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Periods Don't Have to Slow You Down: Knix Creator Joanna Griffiths

John Demartini

Dr. John Demartini is a polymath and a world-renowned human behavior expert. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work", "an extensive library of wisdom".Dr. John Demartini's mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.He's an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.His education curriculum ranges from corporate empowerment programs, financial empowerment strategies, self-development programs, relationship solutions and social transformation programs. His teachings start at the core of the issue, addressing the human factor and range out to a multitude of powerful tools that have proven the test of time. He has studied over 30,000 books across all the defined academic disciplines and has synthesized the wisdom of the ages which he shares on stage in over 100 countries.His teachings are the synthesis of knowledge and wisdom from the greatest minds through history and his curriculum is designed to help you empower and inspire all 7 areas of your life.For more on Dr. Demartini, including information on how to purchase Dr. Demartini's courses, click here to visit his website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. John Demartini is a polymath and a world-renowned human behavior expert. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work", "an extensive library of wisdom".Dr. John Demartini's mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.He's an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.His education curriculum ranges from corporate empowerment programs, financial empowerment strategies, self-development programs, relationship solutions and social transformation programs. His teachings start at the core of the issue, addressing the human factor and range out to a multitude of powerful tools that have proven the test of time. He has studied over 30,000 books across all the defined academic disciplines and has synthesized the wisdom of the ages which he shares on stage in over 100 countries.His teachings are the synthesis of knowledge and wisdom from the greatest minds through history and his curriculum is designed to help you empower and inspire all 7 areas of your life. For more on Dr. Demartini, including information on how to purchase Dr. Demartini's courses, click <a href="https://drdemartini.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to visit his website.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Incredible Curiosity-Led Journey of Dr. John Demartini

Neal Davies

James Stewart

Come and listen to a story about how a group of talented experts have developed a credit card sized kit that can save people who are having a heart attack.About half of adult Canadians have at least one risk factor for a heart attack; diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, family history over the age of 55. One third of those of Canadians who have a heart attack will die before they get to medical attention. James Stewart, an engineer, says he’s had “friends and relatives who have died of a heart attack. So that's been my motivation right from the beginning. I've used to carry ASA and nitroglycerin in a baggie and I've carried this in my emergency kit for a long time. And it wasn't until somebody who came with me on one of these snowmobiling excursions actually mentioned to me, ‘What are those pills you have in your emergency kit?’. And I said, ‘Well, that's ASA and Nitroglycerin’. And the fellow was studying nursing at Grant McEwen College, and he told me that, ‘Hey, those nitroglycerin pills, they will have expired. And I said, ‘Well, what do you mean?’ He said, ‘Well, nitroglycerin reacts with air and light and layers itself on plastic and metal. So those pills you're packing probably hold no potency’."Stewart did some research and learned that this was all true. He needed to invent a packaging that would be stable so as to ensure that the medication remains stable for a long period of time.Stewart called up his friend, a renowned oncologist, Dr. John Mackey and the idea resonated with him too. Together, Stewart and Mackey came up with the idea of a heart attack card called SmHeartCard. It is a credit-card sized pill holder designed to save the lives of people who are having a heart attack. It holds 4ASA (81mg) and 3 Nitroglycerin (0.3 mg) pills, the standard medications given for the initial treatment of heart attack and angina.With the help of Dr. Neil Davies, a pharmacist who did the testing of the heart attack card, they proved that the pills can be stored safely for six months in the heart attack card.Learn more about the SMHeartCard at the Festival of Health on May 25. Mackey will discuss his work on the project during the Rapid Fire Presentations from 1 to 2:30 p.m.Register here for your free ticketEdmonton Clinic Health Academy 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.North Campus, University of AlbertaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Come and listen to a story about how a group of talented experts have developed a credit card sized kit that can save people who are having a heart attack.About half of adult Canadians have at least one risk factor for a heart attack; diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, family history over the age of 55. One third of those of Canadians who have a heart attack will die before they get to medical attention. James Stewart, an engineer, says he’s had “friends and relatives who have died of a heart attack. So that's been my motivation right from the beginning. I've used to carry ASA and nitroglycerin in a baggie and I've carried this in my emergency kit for a long time. And it wasn't until somebody who came with me on one of these snowmobiling excursions actually mentioned to me, ‘What are those pills you have in your emergency kit?’. And I said, ‘Well, that's ASA and Nitroglycerin’. And the fellow was studying nursing at Grant McEwen College, and he told me that, ‘Hey, those nitroglycerin pills, they will have expired. And I said, ‘Well, what do you mean?’ He said, ‘Well, nitroglycerin reacts with air and light and layers itself on plastic and metal. So those pills you're packing probably hold no potency’."Stewart did some research and learned that this was all true. He needed to invent a packaging that would be stable so as to ensure that the medication remains stable for a long period of time.Stewart called up his friend, a renowned oncologist, Dr. John Mackey and the idea resonated with him too. Together, Stewart and Mackey came up with the idea of a heart attack card called SmHeartCard. It is a credit-card sized pill holder designed to save the lives of people who are having a heart attack. It holds 4ASA (81mg) and 3 Nitroglycerin (0.3 mg) pills, the standard medications given for the initial treatment of heart attack and angina.With the help of Dr. Neil Davies, a pharmacist who did the testing of the heart attack card, they proved that the pills can be stored safely for six months in the heart attack card.Learn more about the SMHeartCard at the Festival of Health on May 25. Mackey will discuss his work on the project during the Rapid Fire Presentations from 1 to 2:30 p.m.<a href="https://secure-ualberta.imodules.com/s/1664/phase2/index.aspx?sid=1664&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=3302&amp;cid=8691&amp;fid=8691" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Register here for your free ticket</a>Edmonton Clinic Health Academy 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.North Campus, University of AlbertaSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Saving Lives with the SMHeartCard with Dr. Neal Davies and James Stewart

Luke Dubé

Trigger Warning: This episode talks in depth about suicide.Kyle has lived in the Edmonton area his entire life and has been dedicated to working with youth for over 30 years. Kyle has been with YOUCAN Youth Services since 2002. In that time, YOUCAN Youth Services has grown from a one-person office, to being a leading organization in youth work and transitional youth employment programming. Kyle loves working for YOUCAN Youth Services because it is an organization that works very hard at assisting young people to get out and stay out of harm’s way. Kyle is proud that our agency helps youth build lifelong skills that enable them to maintain safe and healthy lifestyles leading them to economic independence. Kyle loves his family, his friends, hockey, U2, and of course every youth that walks through the doors of YOUCAN Youth Services.In this week's episode, Kyle shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his son, Luke, to suicide two years ago. His is an incredibly vulnerable, honest, important perspective in which we can learn about grief literacy, the process of grieving, the community's rally of support, and how every aspect of Kyle's life will be forever changed. We please ask that you give space for this story as it's an incredibly important one that we can all learn from and at its core, it's one of the most emotional episodes of The Inner Circle to date.Kyle is the host and creator of The Relentless Podcast, which can be streamed anywhere you listen to podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode talks in depth about suicide.Kyle has lived in the Edmonton area his entire life and has been dedicated to working with youth for over 30 years. Kyle has been with YOUCAN Youth Services since 2002. In that time, YOUCAN Youth Services has grown from a one-person office, to being a leading organization in youth work and transitional youth employment programming. Kyle loves working for YOUCAN Youth Services because it is an organization that works very hard at assisting young people to get out and stay out of harm’s way. Kyle is proud that our agency helps youth build lifelong skills that enable them to maintain safe and healthy lifestyles leading them to economic independence. Kyle loves his family, his friends, hockey, U2, and of course every youth that walks through the doors of YOUCAN Youth Services.In this week's episode, Kyle shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his son, Luke, to suicide two years ago. His is an incredibly vulnerable, honest, important perspective in which we can learn about grief literacy, the process of grieving, the community's rally of support, and how every aspect of Kyle's life will be forever changed. We please ask that you give space for this story as it's an incredibly important one that we can all learn from and at its core, it's one of the most emotional episodes of The Inner Circle to date.Kyle is the host and creator of The Relentless Podcast, which can be streamed anywhere you listen to podcasts.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

 A Father Shares his Grief Following his Son's Suicide: How You Can Be a Light for Luke Dubé

Tyler Smith

After many calls to coaches across Western Canada to give Tyler a chance to play Junior A, he reached out to an old Bronco Trevor Posch and told him to put in a good word with Coach Darcy for him.Fast forward a couple days and Tyler packed his vehicle and made the 6-hour trek to Humboldt from Leduc. Darcy was the only coach that gave him a chance.Tyler instantly knew this team was special. A group of good hockey players and also good people thanks to Darcy and his team of coaches and staff. Being able to live with Paul and Nancy Jefferson made things that much better. A welcoming home that feels like a 2nd home to Tyler now. A few months later brought his new billet brother and ex-teammate Parker Tobin into the Jefferson home with him. A special bond in that home they had. This podcast shares the story of the spirit of the team, how the crash has affected all aspects of Tyler's life, and how it sparked a need in him to share his mental struggles and be an advocate for mental health.Now, Tyler is in his 4th and final semester of school for Television Broadcasting. Tyler doesn’t know where his future will take him, but seems to have found a passion for mental health advocacy. He has recently moved to Calgary with his girlfriend Katrina and plans to continue to take things one day at a time.He's also been hard at work at advocacy, public speaking, and clothing ventures; Not Alone Co., Tyler's collective, has one ultimate goal: to help initiate those tough, meaningful conversations around something that gets far too overlooked - your mental health. At Not Alone, they aim to create a space of acceptance, support and awareness and created comfy loungewear to represent that. The team at Not Alone is devoted to ensuring that a community and culture of individuals is created in order to facilitate a space of vulnerability, courage, bravery and ultimately acceptance. This is something we want to be about you. You matter. We care about you. And we are here to remind you that you are never alone in all that you are struggling through. Click here to visit the Not Alone website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After many calls to coaches across Western Canada to give Tyler a chance to play Junior A, he reached out to an old Bronco Trevor Posch and told him to put in a good word with Coach Darcy for him.Fast forward a couple days and Tyler packed his vehicle and made the 6-hour trek to Humboldt from Leduc. Darcy was the only coach that gave him a chance.Tyler instantly knew this team was special. A group of good hockey players and also good people thanks to Darcy and his team of coaches and staff. Being able to live with Paul and Nancy Jefferson made things that much better. A welcoming home that feels like a 2nd home to Tyler now. A few months later brought his new billet brother and ex-teammate Parker Tobin into the Jefferson home with him. A special bond in that home they had. This podcast shares the story of the spirit of the team, how the crash has affected all aspects of Tyler's life, and how it sparked a need in him to share his mental struggles and be an advocate for mental health.Now, Tyler is in his 4th and final semester of school for Television Broadcasting. Tyler doesn’t know where his future will take him, but seems to have found a passion for mental health advocacy. He has recently moved to Calgary with his girlfriend Katrina and plans to continue to take things one day at a time.He's also been hard at work at advocacy, public speaking, and clothing ventures; Not Alone Co., Tyler's collective, has one ultimate goal: to help initiate those tough, meaningful conversations around something that gets far too overlooked - your mental health. At Not Alone, they aim to create a space of acceptance, support and awareness and created comfy loungewear to represent that. The team at Not Alone is devoted to ensuring that a community and culture of individuals is created in order to facilitate a space of vulnerability, courage, bravery and ultimately acceptance. This is something we want to be about you. You matter. We care about you. And we are here to remind you that you are never alone in all that you are struggling through.  Click <a href="https://www.notaloneco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to visit the Not Alone website. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tyler Smith Shares His Story: It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Meg Appelgate

Meg is the CEO of Unsilenced. She is a survivor of Chrysalis and Intermountain Children's Hospital, where she spent a combined total of 3 1/2 years of her life. After graduating from Carroll College with a Bachelors in psychology, and has spent the last 15 years dedicating her life to philanthropy, Board development and recruitment, and helping nonprofits develop and expand to further their impact. She brings an extensive background in nonprofit management, Board development, and fund development. She is currently the Vice President, Trustee and Managing Director at the Gochnauer Foundation. In addition, she is actively involved with and serves on the Board of Directors at the Lalich Center For Cults and Coercion, and The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Previous Boards she has served on include: The Wooden Floor (Santa Ana, CA), Carroll College Anthrozoology Program (Helena, MT), Art With Impact (San Francisco, CA), and Equest (Wylie, TX). Meg now resides in San Juan Capistrano, CA with her husband and four children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meg is the CEO of Unsilenced. She is a survivor of Chrysalis and Intermountain Children's Hospital, where she spent a combined total of 3 1/2 years of her life. After graduating from Carroll College with a Bachelors in psychology, and has spent the last 15 years dedicating her life to philanthropy, Board development and recruitment, and helping nonprofits develop and expand to further their impact. She brings an extensive background in nonprofit management, Board development, and fund development. She is currently the Vice President, Trustee and Managing Director at the Gochnauer Foundation. In addition, she is actively involved with and serves on the Board of Directors at the Lalich Center For Cults and Coercion, and The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Previous Boards she has served on include: The Wooden Floor (Santa Ana, CA), Carroll College Anthrozoology Program (Helena, MT), Art With Impact (San Francisco, CA), and Equest (Wylie, TX). Meg now resides in San Juan Capistrano, CA with her husband and four children.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Meg Appelgate: Staying Unsilenced About Reform Schools

"I spent much of my life tutoring and mentoring children in French. When I became a mother of two young boys, I began putting together plans on how I wanted them to learn French from birth onwards. This ignited a spark in me to offer it to other families who were seeking extra support within their children’s education.I was brought up in Edmonton, Alberta learning both English and French in tandem, since birth. I attended french schooling my entire life. I took what I learned in grade school, and put it towards achieving my Bachelor of Arts degree from the Campus St.Jean/University of Alberta. Following, I earned my professional diploma in Public Relations. Any program that involved extensive writing, I signed up for it. Language Arts has always been a deep rooted passion of mine.I am so humbled by the amazing community of teachers, instructors, parents, and students that have entrusted me with their educational experiences! I continue to learn from our community, to keep optimizing what we offer. I look forward to continuing to grow our amazing Tutor Teach community."Lara Courtepatte offers genuine connection alongside helping students through these unprecedented times that have caused some academic and social setbacks through her company, TutorTeach. With over 100 instructors, they have an enormous range of classes to offer from grade 10 math to sewing skills to help students excel at whatever subject with which they're struggling. The company came to be very naturally, and it's all thanks (or no thanks) to the teacher Lara had in grade 6 that changed her forever. Listen to the full story in this week's episode of The Inner Circle! For more info on TutorTeach, visit tutorteach.ca.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I spent much of my life tutoring and mentoring children in French. When I became a mother of two young boys, I began putting together plans on how I wanted them to learn French from birth onwards. This ignited a spark in me to offer it to other families who were seeking extra support within their children’s education.I was brought up in Edmonton, Alberta learning both English and French in tandem, since birth. I attended french schooling my entire life. I took what I learned in grade school, and put it towards achieving my Bachelor of Arts degree from the Campus St.Jean/University of Alberta. Following, I earned my professional diploma in Public Relations. Any program that involved extensive writing, I signed up for it. Language Arts has always been a deep rooted passion of mine.I am so humbled by the amazing community of teachers, instructors, parents, and students that have entrusted me with their educational experiences! I continue to learn from our community, to keep optimizing what we offer. I look forward to continuing to grow our amazing Tutor Teach community." Lara Courtepatte offers genuine connection alongside helping students through these unprecedented times that have caused some academic and social setbacks through her company, TutorTeach. With over 100 instructors, they have an enormous range of classes to offer from grade 10 math to sewing skills to help students excel at whatever subject with which they're struggling. The company came to be very naturally, and it's all thanks (or no thanks) to the teacher Lara had in grade 6 that changed her forever. Listen to the full story in this week's episode of The Inner Circle! For more info on TutorTeach, visit <a href="http://tutorteach.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tutorteach.ca</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Lara Courtepatte Talks TutorTeach

Marty Forbes

Marty Forbes is an incredibly accomplished media personality; a 52 year veteran of marketing, media, and digital consulting, Marty has countless stories from his career, his life, and memories that come along with the name Forbes. His accomplishments and wise words make for a memorable instalment of The Inner Circle. Join us in relishing the greatness that is Marty Forbes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marty Forbes is an incredibly accomplished media personality; a 52 year veteran of marketing, media, and digital consulting, Marty has countless stories from his career, his life, and memories that come along with the name Forbes. His accomplishments and wise words make for a memorable instalment of The Inner Circle. Join us in relishing the greatness that is Marty Forbes!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Marty Forbes: It's All in a Name

Heather Chauvin

Heather Chauvin is an author, speaker, life coach, mother, and all-around incredible human with a powerful message for this week's podcast. Heather goes into detail about her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, how it caused a powerful revelation in her, and how to unlock that potential within yourself without first having to receive devastating news. From Heather's own words:"I tried desperately to make sure my kids were happy and kept telling myself, “It’s only a phase - this will get better with time,” all while continuing to pour from an empty cup at the expense of myself.The internal pressure I felt spilled out into my whole life. I was a tense and exhausted mom, partner, businesswoman, and friend.In the end, spinning my wheels almost killed me.A year after my youngest son was born I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and the illusion of control I held so tightly to came crashing down.In the blink of an eye I saw just how far away I was from living a life I actually wanted. I knew I couldn’t keep living the same way if I wanted to experience real joy and fulfillment.As the chemo dripped into my body, I decided that I didn’t just want to survive. I wanted to FEEL ALIVE.I consciously began to reparent myself and say no to my old excuses. What happened next blew me away.I started noticing a shift in my children’s behavior. I saw greater success in my business. My health began to improve. My relationships grew more connected.Don’t make the same mistake I did. Don’t wait for an unexpected diagnosis to wake you up to making the changes in your life you’ve put on the backburner.You are WORTHY of feeling good, NOW."For more info on Heather and where to find her book, courses, and much more, visit her website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather Chauvin is an author, speaker, life coach, mother, and all-around incredible human with a powerful message for this week's podcast. Heather goes into detail about her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, how it caused a powerful revelation in her, and how to unlock that potential within yourself without first having to receive devastating news. From Heather's own words:"I tried desperately to make sure my kids were happy and kept telling myself, “It’s only a phase - this will get better with time,” all while continuing to pour from an empty cup at the expense of myself.The internal pressure I felt spilled out into my whole life. I was a tense and exhausted mom, partner, businesswoman, and friend.In the end, spinning my wheels almost killed me.A year after my youngest son was born I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and the illusion of control I held so tightly to came crashing down.In the blink of an eye I saw just how far away I was from living a life I actually wanted. I knew I couldn’t keep living the same way if I wanted to experience real joy and fulfillment.As the chemo dripped into my body, I decided that I didn’t just want to survive. I wanted to FEEL ALIVE.I consciously began to reparent myself and say no to my old excuses. What happened next blew me away.I started noticing a shift in my children’s behavior. I saw greater success in my business. My health began to improve. My relationships grew more connected.Don’t make the same mistake I did. Don’t wait for an unexpected diagnosis to wake you up to making the changes in your life you’ve put on the backburner.You are WORTHY of feeling good, NOW."For more info on Heather and where to find her book, courses, and much more, visit her <a href="https://heatherchauvin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Heather Chauvin: You Deserve to Feel Good Now, Not Someday

Carrie Doll features stories of guests exploring their personal truths, highlighting wins, and uncovering lessons they have learned along the way. Inspiring, empowering, and educating, The Inner Circle is one where everyone is welcome and all voices are encouraged to be heard.Carrie Doll has a way with words. Her 20-year journalism career, which includes reporting, producing, reading the news for CFRN, CTV, Good morning Canada, and Global, prepared Carrie for her effortless transition into the next stage of her career: all things public speaking. A professional emcee, moderator, speaker, and coach, Carrie has always maintained that her first love always was and continues to be the art of the interview. Her passion for stories well-told, her many years of experience, and her knack for delivering an engaging and inquisitive interview make for an educational, thought-provoking listen with every new episode. 

Looking forward to more of these! Real, authentic and vulnerable conversations.

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You can tell Carrie has a lot of experience as an interviewer and public speaker. Nicely done.

Excllent content. Very professional.

Carrie Doll features stories of guests exploring their personal truths, highlighting wins, and uncovering lessons they have learned along the way. Inspiring, empowering, and educating, The Inner Circle is one where everyone is welcome and all voices are encouraged to be heard.Carrie Doll has a way with words. Her 20-year journalism career, which includes reporting, producing, reading the news for CFRN, CTV, Good morning Canada, and Global, prepared Carrie for her effortless transition into the next stage of her career: all things public speaking. A professional emcee, moderator, speaker, and coach, Carrie has always maintained that her first love always was and continues to be the art of the interview. Her passion for stories well-told, her many years of experience, and her knack for delivering an engaging and inquisitive interview make for an educational, thought-provoking listen with every new episode.

The Inner Circle with Carrie Doll

Lauren Regula

Lauren Regula is a perfect example of what happens when balance, tenacity, and humility are mixed with innate talent and skill. Not only has Lauren been to the Olympics twice to represent the Canadian Women’s Softball Team, but she was just invited back a third time to pitch in the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Lauren talks about how she became a professional pitcher, her takeaways for instilling a true love of the game in children, and what it’s like for her back on the mound now as a mother of three. Lauren openly shares her struggle with depression, and what helped her to get back on her feet to play her best, represent her country, and inspire others to play big. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Why Carrie prefers the term “finding harmony” vs. “finding balance”. As a wife and mother of three with a busy career and dedication to a sport, Lauren agrees that it is next to impossible to balance every need and desire at all times perfectly. What Lauren’s experience of competing twice in the Olympics on the Canadian Women’s Softball Team was really like, and how each of them were completely different experiences with polar opposite learning lessons. Lauren’s brother Jason is also an incredibly talented athlete and played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets. However, Lauren is most proud of the human that he is and the heart he shows on and off the field. Lauren and her brother were encouraged by their parents to try their personal best, but learn from their mistakes rather than dwell on them. This light-hearted encouragement helped them stay consistent in their love for the sport and became the foundation of their extremely strong work ethic. Lauren wasn’t the perfect left-handed pitcher from the start, but she loved being involved with all the plays on the field and put in the work and hours to reach superstar status. The Olympic game that left Lauren feeling crushed, hopeless, and even caused her to put her glove away. What finally got Lauren to take the glove back out in 2016, and why her mindset now is stronger and more focused than ever for that Gold Medal. How Lauren and her family find time for a personal connection with a busy and demanding schedule. Lauren is out there playing not just for herself, but all the moms out there. She wants to show we can push our limits and go beyond what we think we are capable of. Quotes:  “I’m telling you, I was not good when I started pitching.” “The mound and the softball field is where I feel at home.” “Find good in the tough moments, because there always is.” “The girls you see out there playing are there because they love it.” “My greatest accomplishment today is just being happy, to be honest.” Mentioned: Trak Athletics Oklahoma State @laurenregula Jason Bay Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Regula is a perfect example of what happens when balance, tenacity, and humility are mixed with innate talent and skill. Not only has Lauren been to the Olympics twice to represent the Canadian Women’s Softball Team, but she was just invited back a third time to pitch in the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Lauren talks about how she became a professional pitcher, her takeaways for instilling a true love of the game in children, and what it’s like for her back on the mound now as a mother of three. Lauren openly shares her struggle with depression, and what helped her to get back on her feet to play her best, represent her country, and inspire others to play big. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Why Carrie prefers the term “finding harmony” vs. “finding balance”. As a wife and mother of three with a busy career and dedication to a sport, Lauren agrees that it is next to impossible to balance every need and desire at all times perfectly. What Lauren’s experience of competing twice in the Olympics on the Canadian Women’s Softball Team was really like, and how each of them were completely different experiences with polar opposite learning lessons. Lauren’s brother Jason is also an incredibly talented athlete and played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets. However, Lauren is most proud of the human that he is and the heart he shows on and off the field. Lauren and her brother were encouraged by their parents to try their personal best, but learn from their mistakes rather than dwell on them. This light-hearted encouragement helped them stay consistent in their love for the sport and became the foundation of their extremely strong work ethic. Lauren wasn’t the perfect left-handed pitcher from the start, but she loved being involved with all the plays on the field and put in the work and hours to reach superstar status. The Olympic game that left Lauren feeling crushed, hopeless, and even caused her to put her glove away. What finally got Lauren to take the glove back out in 2016, and why her mindset now is stronger and more focused than ever for that Gold Medal. How Lauren and her family find time for a personal connection with a busy and demanding schedule. Lauren is out there playing not just for herself, but all the moms out there. She wants to show we can push our limits and go beyond what we think we are capable of. Quotes:  “I’m telling you, I was not good when I started pitching.” “The mound and the softball field is where I feel at home.” “Find good in the tough moments, because there always is.” “The girls you see out there playing are there because they love it.” “My greatest accomplishment today is just being happy, to be honest.” Mentioned: Trak Athletics Oklahoma State @laurenregula Jason Bay Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A Three-Time Olympian on Winning, Mindset, and Getting Back on the Field with Lauren Regula

Sheila O’Kelly is an amazing leader, mother, and cancer survivor who set a new high standard in sports, leading a team that secured the ITU rights to stage the World Championships in Triathlon in Edmonton in 2001 which was judged as the “best ever World Championship.”. This volunteer extraordinaire is now the President of World Triathlon Series in Edmonton where the city will also be hosting the Grande Final in 2020. She talks about overcoming adversity with a “don’t take no for an answer” mindset and how having a community that takes ownership through honesty truly creates positive everlasting impact.What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sheila shares her view as an immigrant, forced to go out of her own way to make friends and surrogate families because she didn’t have her real family near to becoming a community builder and taking on massive projects as a volunteer. Sharing her secret keys to success for community building and event planning. How in 2001, she managed to gather 900 volunteers to support the Triathlon World Championship in Edmonton. She openly talks about raising children while traveling, being part of the triathlon world championship, and finding out how her husband had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. How Sheila created a triathlon program for elementary schools. Helping almost 10,000 kids go through that program to date and aims to work with Universities to reach Triathlon as a core sport. Sheila shares a tough period in 2017, where a pimple on her nose became life-threatening as she discovered it was precancerous, undergoing treatment and eventually beating cancer. Thanks to Sheila, the ITU is bringing back the World Championship back to Alberta for 2020. She shares this year’s focus and the importance of getting families involved in triathlon for the development of the sport and highlighting the fun side. Quotes: “Triathlon had some kind of lure. It was a fun thing so I thought, let's do this!” “I think that is key to being successful as an immigrant and in a community, is getting involved in the community and just having that comradery and the people with you are like-minded and want to do the same things. This is what makes your life richer.” “A family that tries together, stays together.” “They do feel like family because all of those volunteers were like your ambassadors. Some of our volunteers turned in triathletes.” “Community engagement is critical, and however you identify your communities, for what you are doing, they have to be part of your journey.” Mentioned: Sheila O’Kelly sheilaokelly1 Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheila O’Kelly is an amazing leader, mother, and cancer survivor who set a new high standard in sports, leading a team that secured the ITU rights to stage the World Championships in Triathlon in Edmonton in 2001 which was judged as the “best ever World Championship.”. This volunteer extraordinaire is now the President of World Triathlon Series in Edmonton where the city will also be hosting the Grande Final in 2020. She talks about overcoming adversity with a “don’t take no for an answer” mindset and how having a community that takes ownership through honesty truly creates positive everlasting impact.What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sheila shares her view as an immigrant, forced to go out of her own way to make friends and surrogate families because she didn’t have her real family near to becoming a community builder and taking on massive projects as a volunteer. Sharing her secret keys to success for community building and event planning. How in 2001, she managed to gather 900 volunteers to support the Triathlon World Championship in Edmonton. She openly talks about raising children while traveling, being part of the triathlon world championship, and finding out how her husband had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. How Sheila created a triathlon program for elementary schools. Helping almost 10,000 kids go through that program to date and aims to work with Universities to reach Triathlon as a core sport. Sheila shares a tough period in 2017, where a pimple on her nose became life-threatening as she discovered it was precancerous, undergoing treatment and eventually beating cancer. Thanks to Sheila, the ITU is bringing back the World Championship back to Alberta for 2020. She shares this year’s focus and the importance of getting families involved in triathlon for the development of the sport and highlighting the fun side. Quotes: “Triathlon had some kind of lure. It was a fun thing so I thought, let's do this!” “I think that is key to being successful as an immigrant and in a community, is getting involved in the community and just having that comradery and the people with you are like-minded and want to do the same things. This is what makes your life richer.” “A family that tries together, stays together.” “They do feel like family because all of those volunteers were like your ambassadors. Some of our volunteers turned in triathletes.” “Community engagement is critical, and however you identify your communities, for what you are doing, they have to be part of your journey.” Mentioned: Sheila O’Kelly sheilaokelly1 Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Art of Perseverance with Sheila O’Kelly

Haley Radke

Haley Radke is a powerful voice and fierce advocate on the issue of adoption. She approaches the subject with courage, empathy, compassion, and vulnerability. She joins the Inner Circle to discuss her own personal adoption story, her 5 part series on addiction and adoption, the ups and downs of reunion and secondary rejection, and her success in creating a platform for others with the Adoptees On podcast. Haley gives advice for those living a similar journey and searching for solace and understanding. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: When and why Haley decided she needed to create the Adoptees On Podcast to connect with others and remind them they weren’t alone in their story of adoption. What lessons being an adoptee has brought her, and how she processed the reality of being adopted. Haley’s personal story of adoption, and the emotional experience of connecting with her birth grandparents. The different ways parents tell kids they are adopted, and which ones Haley finds problematic. The deep feelings of being unwanted and rejected that typically come with adoption, and how her birth grandfather shifted that feeling to love and welcoming. Haley’s first encounter with her birth mother, and how it led to a secondary rejection that deeply hurt her. Why the reunion with her birth father was filled with peaks in the honeymoon period and valleys in the aftermath. How the relationship with her birth father benefitted from having structure and boundaries. When it went from reunion to real life for Haley in her new modern family. What the Adoptees On podcast has done for others and the community of support it has created. The 5 part series she did on adoptees and addiction, and the shocking conclusions it led her to find about the connection between the two. Her keynote about telling the truth about adoption, and what the experience was like. How we can best support a loved one that is adopted and going through a similar experience as Haley. Quotes: “It felt like I just had to share my story.” “You wonder where you came from.” “You are so focused on the one person you want a connection with.” “It’s a temporary crisis, but you are giving up a connection forever.” “Listen, and don’t tell us how to feel. Ask the questions that you are curious about.” “There’s a whole bunch of experiences in adoption, but a lot of us have a lot of pain.” Mentioned: Adoptees On Edmonton Adoptees Connect Support Group Twitter: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Instagram: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Facebook: Haley Radke Podcaster | Adoptees On Podcast Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haley Radke is a powerful voice and fierce advocate on the issue of adoption. She approaches the subject with courage, empathy, compassion, and vulnerability. She joins the Inner Circle to discuss her own personal adoption story, her 5 part series on addiction and adoption, the ups and downs of reunion and secondary rejection, and her success in creating a platform for others with the Adoptees On podcast. Haley gives advice for those living a similar journey and searching for solace and understanding. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: When and why Haley decided she needed to create the Adoptees On Podcast to connect with others and remind them they weren’t alone in their story of adoption. What lessons being an adoptee has brought her, and how she processed the reality of being adopted. Haley’s personal story of adoption, and the emotional experience of connecting with her birth grandparents. The different ways parents tell kids they are adopted, and which ones Haley finds problematic. The deep feelings of being unwanted and rejected that typically come with adoption, and how her birth grandfather shifted that feeling to love and welcoming. Haley’s first encounter with her birth mother, and how it led to a secondary rejection that deeply hurt her. Why the reunion with her birth father was filled with peaks in the honeymoon period and valleys in the aftermath. How the relationship with her birth father benefitted from having structure and boundaries. When it went from reunion to real life for Haley in her new modern family. What the Adoptees On podcast has done for others and the community of support it has created. The 5 part series she did on adoptees and addiction, and the shocking conclusions it led her to find about the connection between the two. Her keynote about telling the truth about adoption, and what the experience was like. How we can best support a loved one that is adopted and going through a similar experience as Haley. Quotes: “It felt like I just had to share my story.” “You wonder where you came from.” “You are so focused on the one person you want a connection with.” “It’s a temporary crisis, but you are giving up a connection forever.” “Listen, and don’t tell us how to feel. Ask the questions that you are curious about.” “There’s a whole bunch of experiences in adoption, but a lot of us have a lot of pain.” Mentioned: Adoptees On Edmonton Adoptees Connect Support Group Twitter: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Instagram: @HaleyRadke | @AdopteesOn Facebook: Haley Radke Podcaster | Adoptees On Podcast Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

You Just Want to Be Wanted with Haley Radke

Justine Martinson

At the tender age of 6, Justine Martinson already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. While others were dressing their Barbies, Justine was booking salon appointments for them and playing spa owner with her family and friends. Her dream held true, and now Justine has been a Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician for over 10 years and opened her first Spa in Edmonton when she was just 23 years old. Justine joins the Inner Circle to share her experience in Dermatology, and the lessons she has learned through her vast experience in the industry. She talks about opening Lipstick Empire and her new venture in digital marketing. This female powerhouse also talks about her love of connecting with the community, why it’s powerful to ask for help, and the joy she gets from engaging in philanthropy. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The seeds of Justine’s future were planted when she was quite young. It was apparent to herself and everyone around her that helping others look and feel their best was quite important. Justine started doing makeup at age 12 and saved up enough money to go to Australia and Aesthetician School. What it was like for Justine to open her first Spa in Edmonton in 2011 when she was just 23 years old. Justine loves showing others that estheticians are so much more than what people stereotype them to be. You have to be very organized, business savvy and have the ability to pay close attention to detail. Justine started getting supreme business results and found medical and beauty experts were looking to her for advice on how she was using her tools. Justine battled with an addiction to work and seeing a psychologist was one of the best and healthiest decisions she could have made for herself. How Justine now is able to do so much but also invest in her own self-care and boundaries. Her love of philanthropic endeavors and giving back to the community. More about Justine starting Lipstick Empire in 2013, and how it has grown over the years. That Justine faced her fear and enrolled in Carrie’s public speaking lessons and the many doors this decision it has opened. It’s important to diversify! Justine is adding to her team, and surrounds herself with those that are experts to grow her own empire. Why passion and drive are so important, but they can’t come at the price of losing yourself. Mentioned: Merle Norman Cosmetics Rexall @misslipstickempire Virago &amp; Lace Consultancy Lipstick Empire @lipstickempire Canadian Dermatology Association All In For Youth Babes Who Brunch Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! Quotes: “People would be playing house, and I would be playing salon owner.” “Always just had this desire to lead, inspire and empower.” “I jump, and build my plane on the way down.” “You can’t rise to the top on your own, and it’s not weak to ask for help.” “Sharks and public speaking were my worst fears. Now it’s just sharks.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the tender age of 6, Justine Martinson already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. While others were dressing their Barbies, Justine was booking salon appointments for them and playing spa owner with her family and friends. Her dream held true, and now Justine has been a Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician for over 10 years and opened her first Spa in Edmonton when she was just 23 years old. Justine joins the Inner Circle to share her experience in Dermatology, and the lessons she has learned through her vast experience in the industry. She talks about opening Lipstick Empire and her new venture in digital marketing. This female powerhouse also talks about her love of connecting with the community, why it’s powerful to ask for help, and the joy she gets from engaging in philanthropy. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The seeds of Justine’s future were planted when she was quite young. It was apparent to herself and everyone around her that helping others look and feel their best was quite important. Justine started doing makeup at age 12 and saved up enough money to go to Australia and Aesthetician School. What it was like for Justine to open her first Spa in Edmonton in 2011 when she was just 23 years old. Justine loves showing others that estheticians are so much more than what people stereotype them to be. You have to be very organized, business savvy and have the ability to pay close attention to detail. Justine started getting supreme business results and found medical and beauty experts were looking to her for advice on how she was using her tools. Justine battled with an addiction to work and seeing a psychologist was one of the best and healthiest decisions she could have made for herself. How Justine now is able to do so much but also invest in her own self-care and boundaries. Her love of philanthropic endeavors and giving back to the community. More about Justine starting Lipstick Empire in 2013, and how it has grown over the years. That Justine faced her fear and enrolled in Carrie’s public speaking lessons and the many doors this decision it has opened. It’s important to diversify! Justine is adding to her team, and surrounds herself with those that are experts to grow her own empire. Why passion and drive are so important, but they can’t come at the price of losing yourself. Mentioned: Merle Norman Cosmetics Rexall @misslipstickempire Virago &amp; Lace Consultancy Lipstick Empire @lipstickempire Canadian Dermatology Association All In For Youth Babes Who Brunch Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! Quotes: “People would be playing house, and I would be playing salon owner.” “Always just had this desire to lead, inspire and empower.” “I jump, and build my plane on the way down.” “You can’t rise to the top on your own, and it’s not weak to ask for help.” “Sharks and public speaking were my worst fears. Now it’s just sharks.” See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Power of a Dream with Justine Martinson

Gina MacConnell

Gina McConnell took a chance when she was 31 and unmarried with a great career. She fostered a little girl, Gabby, who happened to crack her heart wide open and changed the course of her life forever. Today, she and her husband Matt have 10 children, including Gabby, who teach her lessons about life and love daily, and who remind her to never say never. She joins the Inner Circle to talk with Carrie about why she decided to foster and eventually adopt in the first place, what it is like to have a household of 10 made up of her biological and adopted children, and how family is the way we define it for ourselves. Gina also talks about adopting from another country, and how she maintains her patient parenting style in such a full household. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Gina was a buyer for a men’s store, and was 31 and not married when her daughter Gabby came into her life in a very unexpected way. Gina’s beautiful experience of fostering Gabby, and how the two synced up and she knew she was changed forever. How Gina went from fostering Gabby to adopting her, and what that decision was like for herself and the close people around her. On their first date, Gina’s husband Matt took both Gina and Gabby out and even made it past a baby meltdown. It is very important for Gina that as a biracial family, her children have role models and plentiful representation of color that they can feel good about. Gina recognizes what she can do for her adopted children, such as deeply listen and love unconditionally. She also recognizes what she can’t do, like take away trauma or fix their hurt. The different origin stories and personalities of all 10 children, and what gifts and lessons they have given to Gina. What it was like for Gina and Matt to adopt from Ethiopia, and how they know they made the right choice. The beautiful way in which these brothers and sisters are bonded for life, and treat each other with mutual respect and unconditional loyalty. The special role that Pops has in their life as the irreplaceable beloved grandfather. The details on how Gina home schools her children and manages to feed such a large crew every night! Quotes: “You don’t know the capacity of your heart has to hold until your heart holds it.” “You have no control over the love that your heart can fill within the blink of an eye.” “I live in a state of ‘never say never’.” “I can’t fix their hurt, but I can be there to listen.” “It takes honesty to look inside yourself.” Mentioned: Gina MacConnell Peyton Callahan Casa de Esperanza Junior League of Houston Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina McConnell took a chance when she was 31 and unmarried with a great career. She fostered a little girl, Gabby, who happened to crack her heart wide open and changed the course of her life forever. Today, she and her husband Matt have 10 children, including Gabby, who teach her lessons about life and love daily, and who remind her to never say never. She joins the Inner Circle to talk with Carrie about why she decided to foster and eventually adopt in the first place, what it is like to have a household of 10 made up of her biological and adopted children, and how family is the way we define it for ourselves. Gina also talks about adopting from another country, and how she maintains her patient parenting style in such a full household. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Gina was a buyer for a men’s store, and was 31 and not married when her daughter Gabby came into her life in a very unexpected way. Gina’s beautiful experience of fostering Gabby, and how the two synced up and she knew she was changed forever. How Gina went from fostering Gabby to adopting her, and what that decision was like for herself and the close people around her. On their first date, Gina’s husband Matt took both Gina and Gabby out and even made it past a baby meltdown. It is very important for Gina that as a biracial family, her children have role models and plentiful representation of color that they can feel good about. Gina recognizes what she can do for her adopted children, such as deeply listen and love unconditionally. She also recognizes what she can’t do, like take away trauma or fix their hurt. The different origin stories and personalities of all 10 children, and what gifts and lessons they have given to Gina. What it was like for Gina and Matt to adopt from Ethiopia, and how they know they made the right choice. The beautiful way in which these brothers and sisters are bonded for life, and treat each other with mutual respect and unconditional loyalty. The special role that Pops has in their life as the irreplaceable beloved grandfather. The details on how Gina home schools her children and manages to feed such a large crew every night! Quotes: “You don’t know the capacity of your heart has to hold until your heart holds it.” “You have no control over the love that your heart can fill within the blink of an eye.” “I live in a state of ‘never say never’.” “I can’t fix their hurt, but I can be there to listen.” “It takes honesty to look inside yourself.” Mentioned: Gina MacConnell Peyton Callahan Casa de Esperanza Junior League of Houston Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Re-Defining Family with Gina MacConnell

Mike Lombardi

Mike Lombardi joins the Inner Circle this week to challenge us on how powerful the story we tell ourselves really is, and how our mindset and perseverance can mean the difference between making it in life, and sitting on the sidelines. Mike shares his story with Carrie about growing up in and out of foster homes, with only himself at times to take care of making his way through the world. He recounts how he fell in love with football, and started his professional career at the Hyatt to then go on and build a multi-million dollar company that is thriving and now helping others. Mike talks about the special love he has for his wife and two boys, and how it’s still possible to win when you are playing against all odds. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: No matter what, Mike told himself he was going to be a success. It’s common for everyone to often think “why me” when less than desirable events happen, but it’s important to get back up and keep going. Mike’s mother had issues with alcoholism, yet Mike loves and appreciates that she did the best of what she had to offer. The unforgettable day when Mike got taken by the police out of his house to a youth center and became a ward of the state. What day to day life was like at the youth center, and how Mike managed to use his positive mind frame to get through. The beautiful role his grandma played to give him a sense of stability, and why he still chose to go live with a new foster family instead of staying with her and his sister. It took a village, but Mike found family in friends and the family of his friends. Through it all, he did so well in school and even became the captain of the football team. Mike channeled his energy and love of the game to football, and it gave him a sense of accomplishment and belonging. How Mike made the best of his situation at age 18, the age where the housing stops and young adults are now on their own for finding a place to live. How his career with Hyatt started, and how Mike worked his way all the way up to the Director of Engineering at Hyatt La Jolla. The family vote that led Mike to take the shot and open his own business, and how well it is doing much to his wife’s initial bet. His amazing wife and two boys, and why being a dad just may his favorite job yet. Mike loves providing for his children what he was unable to get as a child, but he very much supports them making their own path in life. Better yourself a little more each day, and eventually good things will happen at the right time. Quotes: “The most powerful story are the ones we tell ourselves.” “I feel like everyone took their turn of being family to me.” “It became a do whatever it takes mentality.” “Just try to do the best you can, and it will come back to you when you least expect it.” “If you aren’t getting the answers you are looking for, look somewhere else.” “You can’t give up. You have to fight for it.” Mentioned: Lombardi Contracting Hilton Torrey Pines Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Lombardi joins the Inner Circle this week to challenge us on how powerful the story we tell ourselves really is, and how our mindset and perseverance can mean the difference between making it in life, and sitting on the sidelines. Mike shares his story with Carrie about growing up in and out of foster homes, with only himself at times to take care of making his way through the world. He recounts how he fell in love with football, and started his professional career at the Hyatt to then go on and build a multi-million dollar company that is thriving and now helping others. Mike talks about the special love he has for his wife and two boys, and how it’s still possible to win when you are playing against all odds. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: No matter what, Mike told himself he was going to be a success. It’s common for everyone to often think “why me” when less than desirable events happen, but it’s important to get back up and keep going. Mike’s mother had issues with alcoholism, yet Mike loves and appreciates that she did the best of what she had to offer. The unforgettable day when Mike got taken by the police out of his house to a youth center and became a ward of the state. What day to day life was like at the youth center, and how Mike managed to use his positive mind frame to get through. The beautiful role his grandma played to give him a sense of stability, and why he still chose to go live with a new foster family instead of staying with her and his sister. It took a village, but Mike found family in friends and the family of his friends. Through it all, he did so well in school and even became the captain of the football team. Mike channeled his energy and love of the game to football, and it gave him a sense of accomplishment and belonging. How Mike made the best of his situation at age 18, the age where the housing stops and young adults are now on their own for finding a place to live. How his career with Hyatt started, and how Mike worked his way all the way up to the Director of Engineering at Hyatt La Jolla. The family vote that led Mike to take the shot and open his own business, and how well it is doing much to his wife’s initial bet. His amazing wife and two boys, and why being a dad just may his favorite job yet. Mike loves providing for his children what he was unable to get as a child, but he very much supports them making their own path in life. Better yourself a little more each day, and eventually good things will happen at the right time. Quotes: “The most powerful story are the ones we tell ourselves.” “I feel like everyone took their turn of being family to me.” “It became a do whatever it takes mentality.” “Just try to do the best you can, and it will come back to you when you least expect it.” “If you aren’t getting the answers you are looking for, look somewhere else.” “You can’t give up. You have to fight for it.” Mentioned: Lombardi Contracting Hilton Torrey Pines Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

If It’s Meant To Be, It’s Up To Me with Mike Lombardi

Amy Ledin

Amy Ledin, Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting, is open to the hard conversations in life that move us forward and raise us to the next level of growth, love, and understanding. Amy embraces her vulnerability and courage in this episode, sharing the deeply personal experiences that had a profound impact on every aspect of how she looks at life. Amy shares the Three Daily Agreements she found to be life-changing, opens up about her cancer diagnosis, and why she believes every situation has a silver lining. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Amy is an inspiration for knowing that you can transform your life, no matter how dire the situation seems. When we are courageous enough to tell our story and share it with others, it shows that we have evolved. Amy grew up on a farm and struggled with weight for most of her teen and young adult life. This is part of her mission today, to help people make smart choices without feeling restriction. Amy became pregnant as a teenager, and she felt shame and guilt about the adoption process due to social stigma and religious beliefs. Why we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and Amy is an example that we never quite know what our fellow human is going through. Amy opens up about a very hurtful matter in her family’s past, an affair that had a giant impact on both families. How Amy and her family healed, and her relationship with her now partner Erik also grew into them running their business Lean Bodies Consulting together. Amy’s love for helping people through online coaching and mindset coaching gives her the chance to share the skills that have gotten her through the darkest hours of her own life. Amy’s miracle mindset on how her cancer diagnosis provided her with the chance to live life fully present and grateful. Amy’s Three Agreements, and what they do for helping her stay on track with the promises she has made to herself. Quotes: “Failure teaches us our biggest lessons.” — C  “It’s not win or lose, it’s win or learn.” — A “You always should find the silver lining, on everything.” — A Mentioned: Joe Dispenza 75Hard @amy_ledin Lean Bodies Consulting Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Ledin, Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting, is open to the hard conversations in life that move us forward and raise us to the next level of growth, love, and understanding. Amy embraces her vulnerability and courage in this episode, sharing the deeply personal experiences that had a profound impact on every aspect of how she looks at life. Amy shares the Three Daily Agreements she found to be life-changing, opens up about her cancer diagnosis, and why she believes every situation has a silver lining. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Amy is an inspiration for knowing that you can transform your life, no matter how dire the situation seems. When we are courageous enough to tell our story and share it with others, it shows that we have evolved. Amy grew up on a farm and struggled with weight for most of her teen and young adult life. This is part of her mission today, to help people make smart choices without feeling restriction. Amy became pregnant as a teenager, and she felt shame and guilt about the adoption process due to social stigma and religious beliefs. Why we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and Amy is an example that we never quite know what our fellow human is going through. Amy opens up about a very hurtful matter in her family’s past, an affair that had a giant impact on both families. How Amy and her family healed, and her relationship with her now partner Erik also grew into them running their business Lean Bodies Consulting together. Amy’s love for helping people through online coaching and mindset coaching gives her the chance to share the skills that have gotten her through the darkest hours of her own life. Amy’s miracle mindset on how her cancer diagnosis provided her with the chance to live life fully present and grateful. Amy’s Three Agreements, and what they do for helping her stay on track with the promises she has made to herself. Quotes: “Failure teaches us our biggest lessons.” — C  “It’s not win or lose, it’s win or learn.” — A “You always should find the silver lining, on everything.” — A Mentioned: Joe Dispenza 75Hard @amy_ledin Lean Bodies Consulting Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Finding the Silver Lining In Everything with Amy Ledin

Grace Froese

Grace Froese has witnessed the power of forgiveness, compassion, and humility countless times in both her childhood and adulthood. As a young girl, she saw firsthand from her family what it was like to really forgive but not forget, and that what goes around in terms of kindness really does come back around. She talks about the tragic moments of her own life that led her to ultimately have a strong faith in others and a belief that we all deserve a second chance. She talks with Carrie about her role as an Edmonton Drug Court Manager, working at the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they provide to help others in a time of need. She also discusses her personal mission to lessen the number of victims by lessening crime, how she stays positive in her very stressful line of work, and what it is really like being a Manager of Correctional Services at Government of Alberta. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Grace was raised in a sheltered community in her early youth and was exposed to the power of forgiveness when her family suffered an unthinkable tragedy. How Grace seeing her father reach out to people of all kinds and welcome them without judgment impacted her so greatly that she wanted to also be a guiding light for others as an adult. Why Grace wanted to spend her career working with people who are involved in a life of crime and/or battling extreme addiction. How we can help and impact others with our own actions and beliefs towards why people partake in crime and illegal activities. The true power of addiction, and the way it can take hold of any one's life and cause them to sacrifice everything, no matter their economic or educational background. That the more we work to stop crimes and perpetrators, the fewer victims we have. How Grace remains a positive and solution-based person with such a serious job, and how she learned early on to rely on her strong network of peers and career mentors for advice and support rather than bringing it all home. More about the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they do to help provide housing, employment, and help for people suffering from domestic violence. How Grace stayed afloat managing such a big program with only herself and one other person after her budget got cut. What Drug Courts are, and why it helps provide people with a second chance that can make a life-changing opportunity exist that wouldn’t be there if they went straight to jail. A few of Grace’s success stories from people that enrolled in the program and turned their life around. Quotes: “Take a look in your community to see that maybe life isn’t so good for some people.” “ There are reasons people commit crimes.” “Addiction is more powerful than anything else.” “You have to keep yourself positive in order to survive.” “Drugs are not choosy, they will take anyone out.” Mentioned: Women Building Futures  Alberta Health Services Edmonton John Howard Society Grace Froese LinkedIn Correctional Services at Government of Alberta Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grace Froese has witnessed the power of forgiveness, compassion, and humility countless times in both her childhood and adulthood. As a young girl, she saw firsthand from her family what it was like to really forgive but not forget, and that what goes around in terms of kindness really does come back around. She talks about the tragic moments of her own life that led her to ultimately have a strong faith in others and a belief that we all deserve a second chance. She talks with Carrie about her role as an Edmonton Drug Court Manager, working at the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they provide to help others in a time of need. She also discusses her personal mission to lessen the number of victims by lessening crime, how she stays positive in her very stressful line of work, and what it is really like being a Manager of Correctional Services at Government of Alberta. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Grace was raised in a sheltered community in her early youth and was exposed to the power of forgiveness when her family suffered an unthinkable tragedy. How Grace seeing her father reach out to people of all kinds and welcome them without judgment impacted her so greatly that she wanted to also be a guiding light for others as an adult. Why Grace wanted to spend her career working with people who are involved in a life of crime and/or battling extreme addiction. How we can help and impact others with our own actions and beliefs towards why people partake in crime and illegal activities. The true power of addiction, and the way it can take hold of any one's life and cause them to sacrifice everything, no matter their economic or educational background. That the more we work to stop crimes and perpetrators, the fewer victims we have. How Grace remains a positive and solution-based person with such a serious job, and how she learned early on to rely on her strong network of peers and career mentors for advice and support rather than bringing it all home. More about the Edmonton John Howard Society, and the programs they do to help provide housing, employment, and help for people suffering from domestic violence. How Grace stayed afloat managing such a big program with only herself and one other person after her budget got cut. What Drug Courts are, and why it helps provide people with a second chance that can make a life-changing opportunity exist that wouldn’t be there if they went straight to jail. A few of Grace’s success stories from people that enrolled in the program and turned their life around. Quotes: “Take a look in your community to see that maybe life isn’t so good for some people.” “ There are reasons people commit crimes.” “Addiction is more powerful than anything else.” “You have to keep yourself positive in order to survive.” “Drugs are not choosy, they will take anyone out.” Mentioned: Women Building Futures  Alberta Health Services Edmonton John Howard Society Grace Froese LinkedIn Correctional Services at Government of Alberta Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

We Can Always Do Better with Grace Froese

Glori Meldrum

Glori Meldrum is a force to be reckoned with, whether it’s fighting for herself or for the peace and dignity of others. Glori joins the Inner Circle to fearlessly and openly share her own personal experience of child sexual abuse and explains the depth of damage that it caused even in adulthood today. She talks about how she took that pain and used it to found Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch, to help prevent more abuse in the future for other children, and give them a road map of where to turn to when they are faced with a situation similar to hers. Glori then also talks about how her cancer diagnosis led her to find more self-love, clarity, and truth than ever. A successful entrepreneur and dynamic businesswoman, Glori reminds us that you can have it all on the outside but it’s really the inside love that counts. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Glori’s own story of sexual abuse from her grandfather when she was just 8 years old. This unbelievable experience robbed her as a young girl of trust and faith in others and self-worth, an issue that she still works on today as an adult. Shocking statistics of perpetrators and abusers — 95% of the time in sexual childhood abuse cases it’s someone the child knows. Sexual predators also abuse 75-125 children on average, which is significantly more than most would expect. Glori found the strength to report her grandfather at age 10, but was not offered treatment or help and instead was accused of lying and making the story up. How Glori found strength and love by meeting her husband, and she owes so much to her healing to his unconditional love and support. The bolt of brilliance in Glori that helped her create Little Warriors and how this organization treats, educates and prevents sexual abuse like no others out there. Glori’s dedication to cutting through the red tape and political obstructions in order to help her kids at the Be Brave Ranch. The lessons that Glori’s cancer diagnosis and treatment taught her: slow down and be more present, tell the truth and be vulnerable and work on loving yourself deeply. Quotes: “I’m still working on being enough.” “I had no one, but I wanted to live.” “Nothing on the outside is ever enough.” “Sexual abuse is a life sentence to survive.” “There’s no one that can ever take me off course from healing those kids.” “In order to get me to live, I needed to let go of everything.” Mentioned: Little Warriors Cross Cancer Institute Be Brave Ranch @standupfor Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glori Meldrum is a force to be reckoned with, whether it’s fighting for herself or for the peace and dignity of others. Glori joins the Inner Circle to fearlessly and openly share her own personal experience of child sexual abuse and explains the depth of damage that it caused even in adulthood today. She talks about how she took that pain and used it to found Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch, to help prevent more abuse in the future for other children, and give them a road map of where to turn to when they are faced with a situation similar to hers. Glori then also talks about how her cancer diagnosis led her to find more self-love, clarity, and truth than ever. A successful entrepreneur and dynamic businesswoman, Glori reminds us that you can have it all on the outside but it’s really the inside love that counts. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Glori’s own story of sexual abuse from her grandfather when she was just 8 years old. This unbelievable experience robbed her as a young girl of trust and faith in others and self-worth, an issue that she still works on today as an adult. Shocking statistics of perpetrators and abusers — 95% of the time in sexual childhood abuse cases it’s someone the child knows. Sexual predators also abuse 75-125 children on average, which is significantly more than most would expect. Glori found the strength to report her grandfather at age 10, but was not offered treatment or help and instead was accused of lying and making the story up. How Glori found strength and love by meeting her husband, and she owes so much to her healing to his unconditional love and support. The bolt of brilliance in Glori that helped her create Little Warriors and how this organization treats, educates and prevents sexual abuse like no others out there. Glori’s dedication to cutting through the red tape and political obstructions in order to help her kids at the Be Brave Ranch. The lessons that Glori’s cancer diagnosis and treatment taught her: slow down and be more present, tell the truth and be vulnerable and work on loving yourself deeply. Quotes: “I’m still working on being enough.” “I had no one, but I wanted to live.” “Nothing on the outside is ever enough.” “Sexual abuse is a life sentence to survive.” “There’s no one that can ever take me off course from healing those kids.” “In order to get me to live, I needed to let go of everything.” Mentioned: Little Warriors Cross Cancer Institute Be Brave Ranch @standupfor Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Learn to Love Yourself with Glori Meldrum

Sophie Gray

Sophie Gray, social media content curator, entrepreneur and founder of the DiveThru mental well-being app, knows firsthand that you don’t need followers to be valid. Sophie had more than 400k followers as a fitness influencer and was making great money selling E-books and courses, but knew she needed to honor her authentic self and be a voice for responsibility and reality. She joins the Inner Circle today to share what she has learned managing the crazy world of social media, her rock bottom moments and favorite self-care tools. She also discusses both the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future of social media, and why it’s more than okay if all you are doing is laying at home, being cozy and eating crackers and hummus.  What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sophie’s rise in fame as a social media star, and what it was like in the space before Instagram really blew up and became the platform it is today. Ways Sophie grew her own audience including shout outs and audience swapping, both practices that aren’t done as organically on Instagram today. The behind the scenes account of what it was like to grow quickly as a social media star and make a lucrative career from selling workout programs and E-books. Sophie started her Instagram account as a modeling portfolio and would share everything from workouts, fitness regimen tips, to dieting tips. She always had a message of self-love and acceptance, it was just under the platform of working out and fitness. When things shifted for Sophie, and what the repercussions were when she decided she wanted to instead focus more on mindfulness, true connection, and authenticity. Although Sophie was on the path of stardom and rubbing elbows with the best in her industry, she had extreme anxiety and panic, so much so that it limited her from engaging in everyday activity and really being in the present moment. The dark side of Sophie’s rock bottom moments, and how it now gives her that extra ability to connect with those who struggle with self-harm. How journaling became an extremely valuable tool for Sophie to turn towards her feelings and engage in self-care.  Why Sophie lost 70k followers when she started shifting her content from fitness to more mental health, and why she was completely okay with it. Why Sophie created the DiveThru app, what exactly it provides, and why guided introspection can help support your journaling “dives”.  Quotes: “People that blew up on the internet weren’t the popular ones.” “I allowed myself to experience the feelings that I had been so desperately shoving down.” “I was betraying myself in many ways, and I had to build up that trust.” “We idolize people on social media. We put them on a pedestal, and it is negative for both parties.” “Maybe some people want to be on that pedestal and have that separation. I don’t.”  Mentioned: Sophie Gray @divethru_ mindbodygreen Self Magazine The Power of Now lululemon Ambassador Program  Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sophie Gray, social media content curator, entrepreneur and founder of the DiveThru mental well-being app, knows firsthand that you don’t need followers to be valid. Sophie had more than 400k followers as a fitness influencer and was making great money selling E-books and courses, but knew she needed to honor her authentic self and be a voice for responsibility and reality. She joins the Inner Circle today to share what she has learned managing the crazy world of social media, her rock bottom moments and favorite self-care tools. She also discusses both the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future of social media, and why it’s more than okay if all you are doing is laying at home, being cozy and eating crackers and hummus.  What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sophie’s rise in fame as a social media star, and what it was like in the space before Instagram really blew up and became the platform it is today. Ways Sophie grew her own audience including shout outs and audience swapping, both practices that aren’t done as organically on Instagram today. The behind the scenes account of what it was like to grow quickly as a social media star and make a lucrative career from selling workout programs and E-books. Sophie started her Instagram account as a modeling portfolio and would share everything from workouts, fitness regimen tips, to dieting tips. She always had a message of self-love and acceptance, it was just under the platform of working out and fitness. When things shifted for Sophie, and what the repercussions were when she decided she wanted to instead focus more on mindfulness, true connection, and authenticity. Although Sophie was on the path of stardom and rubbing elbows with the best in her industry, she had extreme anxiety and panic, so much so that it limited her from engaging in everyday activity and really being in the present moment. The dark side of Sophie’s rock bottom moments, and how it now gives her that extra ability to connect with those who struggle with self-harm. How journaling became an extremely valuable tool for Sophie to turn towards her feelings and engage in self-care.  Why Sophie lost 70k followers when she started shifting her content from fitness to more mental health, and why she was completely okay with it. Why Sophie created the DiveThru app, what exactly it provides, and why guided introspection can help support your journaling “dives”.  Quotes: “People that blew up on the internet weren’t the popular ones.” “I allowed myself to experience the feelings that I had been so desperately shoving down.” “I was betraying myself in many ways, and I had to build up that trust.” “We idolize people on social media. We put them on a pedestal, and it is negative for both parties.” “Maybe some people want to be on that pedestal and have that separation. I don’t.”  Mentioned: Sophie Gray @divethru_ mindbodygreen Self Magazine The Power of Now lululemon Ambassador Program  Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Taking the Filters Off With Sophie Gray

Rebecca Justice

Life hands you the strangest gifts. Many, that as they are happening, don’t seem much like gifts at all, and instead a step back or even a tragedy. Today’s guest, Rebecca Justice is an accomplished model, businesswoman, furniture and jewelry designer, who knows that all too well. Rebecca steps inside The Inner Circle to share her story about the gift from the universe where she lost almost everything she had in the San Diego fire of 2007, but in the end gained so much. From the ashes, Rebecca found her strength and voice and rose to create a world that is even better, that also supports other people in their time of recovery as well. Rebecca is the wife of the famous Major League Baseball player David Justice, and talks with Carrie about life in the spotlight, how they stay grounded with a daily spotlight shining on their family. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Rebecca was brought up and raised in San Diego and loves it there. Both her parents are Mexican, and she felt wealthy with the love and support they had as a family. They instilled the core values of kindness and altruism that she holds dear to this day. What it was like for Rebecca to be a professional model in Los Angeles, and even a fitness girl on ESPN. How Rebecca’s foible of lost calendars that she was featured on actually was a blessing that led to her current husband, MLB star David Justice. Even though Rebecca and David have constant attention, their focus is on family and continued education and expansion. More about how Rebecca loves blending the two passions of fitness and fashion together. She is an athlete herself, with a love and aptitude for soccer. How Rebecca gets an inner peace from witnessing time and time again that karma is real. The story of how Rebecca’s entire home burnt to the ground in 2007 and destroyed not only her own belongings but those of her husband, children, and parents. What they went through after the fire, how it happened and how she managed to pick herself up after the aftermath. The inspirational behavior of Rebecca’s community, and how they offered their very own belongings to help them in their darkest hour. How Rebecca’s furniture design company, Rebecca Justice Collections, came from after her desire to take her very own ideas and bring them to life. The way Rebecca’s Sacred Flame Jewelry Line tells a story with jewelry that has healing properties. How Rebecca overcame shyness to have a strong, clear and purposeful voice. Quotes: “Some things in life you have to fall in to.” “I do believe in things working for people.” “Everyone has a story of triumph over tragedy.” “I just believe in everyone helping each other.” “It’s all about using your own resources.” Mentioned: Rebecca Justice @houseofsacredflame House of Sacred Frame @rebeccajustice1 David Justice Celebrity Wife Swap Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life hands you the strangest gifts. Many, that as they are happening, don’t seem much like gifts at all, and instead a step back or even a tragedy. Today’s guest, Rebecca Justice is an accomplished model, businesswoman, furniture and jewelry designer, who knows that all too well. Rebecca steps inside The Inner Circle to share her story about the gift from the universe where she lost almost everything she had in the San Diego fire of 2007, but in the end gained so much. From the ashes, Rebecca found her strength and voice and rose to create a world that is even better, that also supports other people in their time of recovery as well. Rebecca is the wife of the famous Major League Baseball player David Justice, and talks with Carrie about life in the spotlight, how they stay grounded with a daily spotlight shining on their family. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Rebecca was brought up and raised in San Diego and loves it there. Both her parents are Mexican, and she felt wealthy with the love and support they had as a family. They instilled the core values of kindness and altruism that she holds dear to this day. What it was like for Rebecca to be a professional model in Los Angeles, and even a fitness girl on ESPN. How Rebecca’s foible of lost calendars that she was featured on actually was a blessing that led to her current husband, MLB star David Justice. Even though Rebecca and David have constant attention, their focus is on family and continued education and expansion. More about how Rebecca loves blending the two passions of fitness and fashion together. She is an athlete herself, with a love and aptitude for soccer. How Rebecca gets an inner peace from witnessing time and time again that karma is real. The story of how Rebecca’s entire home burnt to the ground in 2007 and destroyed not only her own belongings but those of her husband, children, and parents. What they went through after the fire, how it happened and how she managed to pick herself up after the aftermath. The inspirational behavior of Rebecca’s community, and how they offered their very own belongings to help them in their darkest hour. How Rebecca’s furniture design company, Rebecca Justice Collections, came from after her desire to take her very own ideas and bring them to life. The way Rebecca’s Sacred Flame Jewelry Line tells a story with jewelry that has healing properties. How Rebecca overcame shyness to have a strong, clear and purposeful voice. Quotes: “Some things in life you have to fall in to.” “I do believe in things working for people.” “Everyone has a story of triumph over tragedy.” “I just believe in everyone helping each other.” “It’s all about using your own resources.” Mentioned: Rebecca Justice @houseofsacredflame House of Sacred Frame @rebeccajustice1 David Justice Celebrity Wife Swap Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

There is Always a Reason Why with Rebecca Justice

Bean Gill

This week’s guest, Bean, has a story that serves up a dose of reality like you’ve never heard before. She joins the Inner Circle to share the unbelievable events of bullying, love lost, and the physical trauma and recovery that changed her life forever. Bean talks about how she went from dealing with a new identity of life in a wheelchair and losing mobility to using her situation as a platform to help others through her ReYu Recovery Centre which she Co-Founded and currently runs. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Bean’s experience of growing up in a culture that had strict religious rules, and more about how she rebelled against the restrictions. How Bean got into becoming an X-ray technician, and the ways it opened her eyes to the good and bad aspects of healthcare in the country currently. Bean shares what it was like to be heavily bullied as a child, and how that plays into her mission now to welcome others and remind us we are all human. The crazy event in Las Vegas that changed everything in Bean’s life, and led her to finally stop and process her emotions. What Conversion Disorder is, and how our brain can be so powerful that it can literally shut down the body. How Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and maintained an attitude of gratitude, bravery, and courage. How Bean met her business partner Nancy, started the non-profit ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center with zero capital, and are now up to 131 clients. ReYu serves as a safe judgment-free place where people with disabilities can come and be accepted. What Bean wants us to know about how we really treat people with disabilities. Quotes: “There are so many things wrong with our healthcare system. It’s good, but it’s not great.” “My life will always have challenges, and I will always face adversity more than the average citizen.” “There is a lesson in everything.” “I wish I had someone to help me through the dark times, and by sharing my story I can be there for others.” Mentioned: Teaching the Message of Charge with Dr. Farha Shariff First Steps Wellness Centre Project Walk Zag Creative University of Alberta Canada ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest, Bean, has a story that serves up a dose of reality like you’ve never heard before. She joins the Inner Circle to share the unbelievable events of bullying, love lost, and the physical trauma and recovery that changed her life forever. Bean talks about how she went from dealing with a new identity of life in a wheelchair and losing mobility to using her situation as a platform to help others through her ReYu Recovery Centre which she Co-Founded and currently runs. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Bean’s experience of growing up in a culture that had strict religious rules, and more about how she rebelled against the restrictions. How Bean got into becoming an X-ray technician, and the ways it opened her eyes to the good and bad aspects of healthcare in the country currently. Bean shares what it was like to be heavily bullied as a child, and how that plays into her mission now to welcome others and remind us we are all human. The crazy event in Las Vegas that changed everything in Bean’s life, and led her to finally stop and process her emotions. What Conversion Disorder is, and how our brain can be so powerful that it can literally shut down the body. How Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and maintained an attitude of gratitude, bravery, and courage. How Bean met her business partner Nancy, started the non-profit ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center with zero capital, and are now up to 131 clients. ReYu serves as a safe judgment-free place where people with disabilities can come and be accepted. What Bean wants us to know about how we really treat people with disabilities. Quotes: “There are so many things wrong with our healthcare system. It’s good, but it’s not great.” “My life will always have challenges, and I will always face adversity more than the average citizen.” “There is a lesson in everything.” “I wish I had someone to help me through the dark times, and by sharing my story I can be there for others.” Mentioned: Teaching the Message of Charge with Dr. Farha Shariff First Steps Wellness Centre Project Walk Zag Creative University of Alberta Canada ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll - Twitter @carriedollconsulting - Instagram Carrie Doll - Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Respond, Don’t React with Bean Gill

Chantel Cabaj

Elsa Johnson

You all made sure Carrie knew about why she needed to book the guest for this week, and she listened! Elsa and Chantel from DirectHer join the Inner Circle, and these two powerhouse female lawyers discuss how and why they created a very successful nonprofit to help women understand and participate in the world of board governance. They talk about their first meeting in law school and how opposites attracted, why women tend to not go for board positions, and how we can grab opportunities for ourselves and encourage others to use their voice. They also talk about how DirectHer helps women get over the intimidation of being on a board, the common themes that come up, and the appreciation they have for men as allies. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What exactly is DirectHer, and the way the nonprofit empowers women with the knowledge and confidence to serve as board directors and leaders. How founders Elsa and Chantel met in law school, and became great friends and business partners, much to Elsa’s surprise. Like the women that make up the DirectHer Network, Elsa and Chantel lift each other up and support each other through the ups and downs of their careers and lives. DirectHer was born in November 2016, the day after Trump was elected President. The strong visceral reaction both Elsa and Chantel had motivated them and sparked action. The main reasons why women feel intimidated to join boards, and how DirectHer works to overcome the barriers from all angles. How exactly DirectHer creates knowledge on board governance and gets women over the fear of not knowing what the language in meetings means, the intimidation and that pesky Impostor Syndrome feeling. DirectHer is not only here to increase women's participation in the boardroom but to encourage diversity as a whole and be a voice for all communities that face barriers. What the response has been since they launched, and what we can expect from DirectHer in the future. Examples of language in board meetings that are simple concepts, but can make an outsider feel like a fish out of water. What exactly a board is, what the purpose of a board is, and how it differs from a committee or a task force. How men fit in at DirectHer, and are also helping by being great allies and support. What being on a board can do for a woman professionally, personally, and for the greater discussion of gender equality. Why having a singular skill set or being able to see the big picture are both two great assets to joining a board. Quotes: “Diversity of thought is what drives innovation.” “We have these systems in place that demonstrate why people have been left out and why they aren’t getting back in.” “I was our audience. I was so scared and self- selecting out. I’m our best customer in that regard.” “Practice interviewing. Practice applying. Practice being on a board, that’s what gives you the experience.” “We are all in it together.” “There is beauty in differences and in vulnerability.” Mentioned: DirectHer @directhernetwork LinkedIn — DirectHer Network Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You all made sure Carrie knew about why she needed to book the guest for this week, and she listened! Elsa and Chantel from DirectHer join the Inner Circle, and these two powerhouse female lawyers discuss how and why they created a very successful nonprofit to help women understand and participate in the world of board governance. They talk about their first meeting in law school and how opposites attracted, why women tend to not go for board positions, and how we can grab opportunities for ourselves and encourage others to use their voice. They also talk about how DirectHer helps women get over the intimidation of being on a board, the common themes that come up, and the appreciation they have for men as allies. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What exactly is DirectHer, and the way the nonprofit empowers women with the knowledge and confidence to serve as board directors and leaders. How founders Elsa and Chantel met in law school, and became great friends and business partners, much to Elsa’s surprise. Like the women that make up the DirectHer Network, Elsa and Chantel lift each other up and support each other through the ups and downs of their careers and lives. DirectHer was born in November 2016, the day after Trump was elected President. The strong visceral reaction both Elsa and Chantel had motivated them and sparked action. The main reasons why women feel intimidated to join boards, and how DirectHer works to overcome the barriers from all angles. How exactly DirectHer creates knowledge on board governance and gets women over the fear of not knowing what the language in meetings means, the intimidation and that pesky Impostor Syndrome feeling. DirectHer is not only here to increase women's participation in the boardroom but to encourage diversity as a whole and be a voice for all communities that face barriers. What the response has been since they launched, and what we can expect from DirectHer in the future. Examples of language in board meetings that are simple concepts, but can make an outsider feel like a fish out of water. What exactly a board is, what the purpose of a board is, and how it differs from a committee or a task force. How men fit in at DirectHer, and are also helping by being great allies and support. What being on a board can do for a woman professionally, personally, and for the greater discussion of gender equality. Why having a singular skill set or being able to see the big picture are both two great assets to joining a board. Quotes: “Diversity of thought is what drives innovation.” “We have these systems in place that demonstrate why people have been left out and why they aren’t getting back in.” “I was our audience. I was so scared and self- selecting out. I’m our best customer in that regard.” “Practice interviewing. Practice applying. Practice being on a board, that’s what gives you the experience.” “We are all in it together.” “There is beauty in differences and in vulnerability.” Mentioned: DirectHer @directhernetwork LinkedIn — DirectHer Network Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Opening Up a Seat at the Boardroom with Chantel Cabaj & Elsa Johnson

Cory Christopher

When you are given a gift, you must share it with the world. At least that is what designer and artist Cory Christopher believes. Cory joins the Inner Circle to share how his experience of growing up on a farm helped plant the seeds for him to come the highly successful and sought after designer he is today. He and Carrie talk about honoring what inspires you in life, changing your environment to reflect your passions, and how we can nurture the love of nature in our own children and future generations. Cory is a regular presence in the media, and his creative ideas and excellent taste have landed him projects working with clients featuring Poppy Barley, Glow Juicery, and Lululemon.  What You’ll Hear In This Episode: It’s in Cory’s nature to create beautiful spaces wherever he goes. His amazing sunflower field was not only a fantastic Instagram spot, but it created a space where people could appreciate great scenery. Cory’s parents let him be exactly who he was, and nurtured his creative spirit. He also grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work and tending to something that is growing. Cory found a community that gave him a safe and bully free zone while attending the Victoria School for the Performing Arts, and yes, it really was like the real life version of FAME. When we spread our wings and try something new, we have the chance to recreate ourselves. Cory’s talent of using his voice for theater and opera came in handy for his career in design working with people and his on camera work. What it’s really like to balance the artistic side of design and creativity, mixed with the business and numbers aspect of being an entrepreneur. More about Cory’s Design endeavors featuring wedding design, floral arrangement and much more. How Cory got into interiors design, and decided he was more into projects that have a definite ending with structure. Every artist and designer goes through a lot of trial and error. It’s not always as perfect as it appears on Instagram. Why Cory believes that an urban environment can also be a place to connect with nature and greenery.  Quotes: “Imagine walking outside and having 160 acres of potential.” “Before you judge someone, imagine putting yourself in their shoes.” “We need to put kids in environments where they flourish.”  Mentioned: Cory Christopher @corychristopher Cory Christopher Design Birchwood Meadows Victoria School of the Arts  Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you are given a gift, you must share it with the world. At least that is what designer and artist Cory Christopher believes. Cory joins the Inner Circle to share how his experience of growing up on a farm helped plant the seeds for him to come the highly successful and sought after designer he is today. He and Carrie talk about honoring what inspires you in life, changing your environment to reflect your passions, and how we can nurture the love of nature in our own children and future generations. Cory is a regular presence in the media, and his creative ideas and excellent taste have landed him projects working with clients featuring Poppy Barley, Glow Juicery, and Lululemon.  What You’ll Hear In This Episode: It’s in Cory’s nature to create beautiful spaces wherever he goes. His amazing sunflower field was not only a fantastic Instagram spot, but it created a space where people could appreciate great scenery. Cory’s parents let him be exactly who he was, and nurtured his creative spirit. He also grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work and tending to something that is growing. Cory found a community that gave him a safe and bully free zone while attending the Victoria School for the Performing Arts, and yes, it really was like the real life version of FAME. When we spread our wings and try something new, we have the chance to recreate ourselves. Cory’s talent of using his voice for theater and opera came in handy for his career in design working with people and his on camera work. What it’s really like to balance the artistic side of design and creativity, mixed with the business and numbers aspect of being an entrepreneur. More about Cory’s Design endeavors featuring wedding design, floral arrangement and much more. How Cory got into interiors design, and decided he was more into projects that have a definite ending with structure. Every artist and designer goes through a lot of trial and error. It’s not always as perfect as it appears on Instagram. Why Cory believes that an urban environment can also be a place to connect with nature and greenery.  Quotes: “Imagine walking outside and having 160 acres of potential.” “Before you judge someone, imagine putting yourself in their shoes.” “We need to put kids in environments where they flourish.”  Mentioned: Cory Christopher @corychristopher Cory Christopher Design Birchwood Meadows Victoria School of the Arts  Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Appreciation of Honing Your Craft With Cory Christopher

Most people associate human trafficking with international borders. They would most likely be very surprised to find out that over 90% of Canada’s trafficking victims come from within the border, with an average age of 12-14, from the upper middle class. This week, Carrie invites one of Canada’s leading anti-trafficking activists, Joy Smith, in the Inner Circle this week to dig into this dark reality of life with us. She and Joy talk about how this happens in the first place, the common misconceptions about trafficking, what it looks like, how to protect your family, and stories from real-life cases. They also discuss Joy’s time as a member of parliament and her foundation The Joy Smith Foundation, which works to ensure that every Canadian man, woman, and child is safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The grim reality that human trafficking is getting worse, and now more than ever we need more involvement and awareness on the issue. The shocking statistics on trafficking and a few of the 4,243 examples Joy has seen in her 25 years of experience. The major misconceptions about human trafficking, the most targeted age group, and the harsh reality that it can happen to anyone at any time. How the buying and selling of people are even able to exist, and how these criminals dupe and trick their way into the system. More details on exactly what human trafficking looks like, and the warning signs and red flags to look out for. What to do / who to call if you suspect someone you know is being trafficked. You can make a difference. How it can be that traffickers make over $260k - $280k per victim per year. That not only does it happen inside Canada’s walls, but 93% of humans trafficked within the country are Canadian born and upper middle class. Why it’s tough to pin down a certain place where traffickers may be both in real life and online. How we should be speaking about it, and at what age the conversation should start. What we can do to get stricter laws passed so human trafficking can finally come to an end. More about Joy’s time as a member of Parliament, and the two laws she put into place. Also, how she started The Joy Smith Foundation and the accomplishments it has brought since forming. Her brave mindset towards fear and how she processes hearing and seeing the worst of the worst. Quotes: “It happens every single day, less than a kilometer from where you live.” “It’s an under the table, deceitful kind of crime.” “You can’t live your life in the spirit of fear.” “It’s not my story, it’s the survivor’s story.” “Never kick your child out of the house or let them go.” “One of the biggest misconceptions is it won’t happen to your child.” “Our nation has to have the heart to protect the youth.” Mentioned: The True Story of Canadian Human Trafficking Joy Smith Foundation Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people associate human trafficking with international borders. They would most likely be very surprised to find out that over 90% of Canada’s trafficking victims come from within the border, with an average age of 12-14, from the upper middle class. This week, Carrie invites one of Canada’s leading anti-trafficking activists, Joy Smith, in the Inner Circle this week to dig into this dark reality of life with us. She and Joy talk about how this happens in the first place, the common misconceptions about trafficking, what it looks like, how to protect your family, and stories from real-life cases. They also discuss Joy’s time as a member of parliament and her foundation The Joy Smith Foundation, which works to ensure that every Canadian man, woman, and child is safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The grim reality that human trafficking is getting worse, and now more than ever we need more involvement and awareness on the issue. The shocking statistics on trafficking and a few of the 4,243 examples Joy has seen in her 25 years of experience. The major misconceptions about human trafficking, the most targeted age group, and the harsh reality that it can happen to anyone at any time. How the buying and selling of people are even able to exist, and how these criminals dupe and trick their way into the system. More details on exactly what human trafficking looks like, and the warning signs and red flags to look out for. What to do / who to call if you suspect someone you know is being trafficked. You can make a difference. How it can be that traffickers make over $260k - $280k per victim per year. That not only does it happen inside Canada’s walls, but 93% of humans trafficked within the country are Canadian born and upper middle class. Why it’s tough to pin down a certain place where traffickers may be both in real life and online. How we should be speaking about it, and at what age the conversation should start. What we can do to get stricter laws passed so human trafficking can finally come to an end. More about Joy’s time as a member of Parliament, and the two laws she put into place. Also, how she started The Joy Smith Foundation and the accomplishments it has brought since forming. Her brave mindset towards fear and how she processes hearing and seeing the worst of the worst. Quotes: “It happens every single day, less than a kilometer from where you live.” “It’s an under the table, deceitful kind of crime.” “You can’t live your life in the spirit of fear.” “It’s not my story, it’s the survivor’s story.” “Never kick your child out of the house or let them go.” “One of the biggest misconceptions is it won’t happen to your child.” “Our nation has to have the heart to protect the youth.” Mentioned: The True Story of Canadian Human Trafficking Joy Smith Foundation Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Reality of Human Trafficking with Joy Smith

Michael Dash

Michael Dash is a best-selling author of Chasing the High, an entrepreneur and a recovering addict. Michael was living life in the fast lane chasing money, power, and external success fueled by an addiction to drugs, alcohol, and gambling. He joins The Inner Circle to share his story on when his behavior came crashing down around him and how a trip to Bali changed it all around to inspire him to seek help and build new beliefs and habits from the ground up. Michael shares how he now finds the rush through philanthropy and helping others transform to find a life of meaning and internal happiness. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Michael’s upbringing created a belief system that success meant chasing money, taking drugs, and gambling. What life was like in the fast lane for Michael as he was ruled by a combination of gambling, pills, cocaine and finding the next high. Gambler’s Anonymous was Michael’s first step in creating a community of people with similar struggles and celebrating wins together as they recovered from an addiction. Why Michael lives in a co-living space, and how it puts him in an environment with people that support his well being and goals. How Michael’s life shifted when he went from making decisions based on ego, to ones that serve the greatest good for himself and others. Michael’s advice on staying away from working with family, and being careful who you trust with your investment of both time and money. How a trip to Bali for the Unconventional Life conference opened up a door for Michael to take a leap and commit himself to living a different way. What tapping and EMDR are, and how they are powerful tools to shift limiting mindset and beliefs. How Michael found new highs in life such as philanthropy and promoting his book Chasing the High. The ripple effect that has happened since Michael has become vulnerable, authentic, and available to help others with their addictive compulsive behaviors. Quotes: “I wasn’t high enough, I needed that extra adrenaline rush.” “Most addicts will resist if you are trying to push something on them.” “You will affect people that you don’t even know.” “There’s going to be people in life that love you and people who hate you. Who cares.” “Change is easy, and any one of us can change.” “Do one small thing in your life tomorrow and implant it in your day. Do it consistently.” “One small step can lead to one huge change.” Mentioned: Chasing the High Michael Dash Facebook | Instagram Gamblers Anonymous Young Entrepreneur Council Scribe Media Unconventional Life Summit Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Dash is a best-selling author of Chasing the High, an entrepreneur and a recovering addict. Michael was living life in the fast lane chasing money, power, and external success fueled by an addiction to drugs, alcohol, and gambling. He joins The Inner Circle to share his story on when his behavior came crashing down around him and how a trip to Bali changed it all around to inspire him to seek help and build new beliefs and habits from the ground up. Michael shares how he now finds the rush through philanthropy and helping others transform to find a life of meaning and internal happiness. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Michael’s upbringing created a belief system that success meant chasing money, taking drugs, and gambling. What life was like in the fast lane for Michael as he was ruled by a combination of gambling, pills, cocaine and finding the next high. Gambler’s Anonymous was Michael’s first step in creating a community of people with similar struggles and celebrating wins together as they recovered from an addiction. Why Michael lives in a co-living space, and how it puts him in an environment with people that support his well being and goals. How Michael’s life shifted when he went from making decisions based on ego, to ones that serve the greatest good for himself and others. Michael’s advice on staying away from working with family, and being careful who you trust with your investment of both time and money. How a trip to Bali for the Unconventional Life conference opened up a door for Michael to take a leap and commit himself to living a different way. What tapping and EMDR are, and how they are powerful tools to shift limiting mindset and beliefs. How Michael found new highs in life such as philanthropy and promoting his book Chasing the High. The ripple effect that has happened since Michael has become vulnerable, authentic, and available to help others with their addictive compulsive behaviors. Quotes: “I wasn’t high enough, I needed that extra adrenaline rush.” “Most addicts will resist if you are trying to push something on them.” “You will affect people that you don’t even know.” “There’s going to be people in life that love you and people who hate you. Who cares.” “Change is easy, and any one of us can change.” “Do one small thing in your life tomorrow and implant it in your day. Do it consistently.” “One small step can lead to one huge change.” Mentioned: Chasing the High Michael Dash Facebook | Instagram Gamblers Anonymous Young Entrepreneur Council Scribe Media Unconventional Life Summit Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Chasing the High with Michael Dash

Ciara McCormack

Ciara McCormack enters The Inner Circle this week to talk about the scandal that swept the news regarding Canada Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and how she was at the center of this national firestorm. Ciara shares the details of the scandal itself and describes to us how she did all the right things, used her voice for years, and still, no one listened. She then found the courage and inner strength to go live and publish her blog, recounting all the details and her truth, and finally, people started to take action. Ciara gives advice and resources for others who have a story to share and helps us see why it’s so important to be an advocate for those who feel trapped or taken advantage of. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Ciara’s background in soccer and the path led her to play for the Vancouver Whitecaps. How Ciara and her teammates had their passion and trust turn into a very inappropriate and frightening situation. The details of the scandal, and how Ciara was coached by a man that made them feel the only way to success was to go along with his very abusive ways. What it feels like for Ciara to finally have her emotions recognized and validated by others. Why it was tough for the players to step up and say anything, knowing they would lose so much that they worked hard and sacrificed for, along with their chance to play for the National Team. When she hit her breaking point and knew she needed to say something for herself and all the girls that were affected by the scandal. The heartbreaking moments of betrayal, false promises, and neglect that Ciara endured from the community and professionals in the league. Her very real and intense fears surrounding going public with her story The overwhelming support and gratitude she was met with once she released her story into the world and published her blog. How soccer fan groups started protesting and walking out of Whitecap games, and what that really meant to her. The idealization around high-level sports, and why we need to hold people accountable no matter what their status or profession. Her advice to others for someone potentially in the same position. How her company Topp Soccer helps others realize there is not just one pathway to achieve your goals and opportunities. Quotes: “It’s been a lesson in channelling energy towards its best use.” “You don’t have the words or the framework, you just know what’s going on isn’t right.” “It was the cards I was dealt, and I was going to not let it destroy me.” “I don’t think society was ready to hear it.” “Enough is enough with this stuff.” “I would rather live authentically than trying to control anything to happen.” “I felt such a weight off my shoulders that the story had finally been heard.” “It’s so important to help others speak their truth.” Mentioned: Vancouver Whitecaps Canadian Soccer Association Topp Soccer A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story @ciaramccormack Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ciara McCormack enters The Inner Circle this week to talk about the scandal that swept the news regarding Canada Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and how she was at the center of this national firestorm. Ciara shares the details of the scandal itself and describes to us how she did all the right things, used her voice for years, and still, no one listened. She then found the courage and inner strength to go live and publish her blog, recounting all the details and her truth, and finally, people started to take action. Ciara gives advice and resources for others who have a story to share and helps us see why it’s so important to be an advocate for those who feel trapped or taken advantage of. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Ciara’s background in soccer and the path led her to play for the Vancouver Whitecaps. How Ciara and her teammates had their passion and trust turn into a very inappropriate and frightening situation. The details of the scandal, and how Ciara was coached by a man that made them feel the only way to success was to go along with his very abusive ways. What it feels like for Ciara to finally have her emotions recognized and validated by others. Why it was tough for the players to step up and say anything, knowing they would lose so much that they worked hard and sacrificed for, along with their chance to play for the National Team. When she hit her breaking point and knew she needed to say something for herself and all the girls that were affected by the scandal. The heartbreaking moments of betrayal, false promises, and neglect that Ciara endured from the community and professionals in the league. Her very real and intense fears surrounding going public with her story The overwhelming support and gratitude she was met with once she released her story into the world and published her blog. How soccer fan groups started protesting and walking out of Whitecap games, and what that really meant to her. The idealization around high-level sports, and why we need to hold people accountable no matter what their status or profession. Her advice to others for someone potentially in the same position. How her company Topp Soccer helps others realize there is not just one pathway to achieve your goals and opportunities. Quotes: “It’s been a lesson in channelling energy towards its best use.” “You don’t have the words or the framework, you just know what’s going on isn’t right.” “It was the cards I was dealt, and I was going to not let it destroy me.” “I don’t think society was ready to hear it.” “Enough is enough with this stuff.” “I would rather live authentically than trying to control anything to happen.” “I felt such a weight off my shoulders that the story had finally been heard.” “It’s so important to help others speak their truth.” Mentioned: Vancouver Whitecaps Canadian Soccer Association Topp Soccer A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story @ciaramccormack Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

When the Truth Breaks Free with Ciara McCormack

Carrie Doll

As Carrie reflects on the year anniversary of The Inner Circle podcast launching, she has much to be grateful for and celebrate. Amazingly open and interesting guests, a team far more supportive than she could ever imagine, and lessons learned beyond her wildest dreams. She imparts the wisdom she has learned from jumping off the cliff into this new world, falling a few times, and getting up again. Carrie talks about the massive discovery about her “why”, the power of vulnerability, taking the first step (even when you are 60% ready) and what she would recommend to those also looking a take a leap of faith in their own lives. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What prompted Carrie to start this podcast, and how her expectations have been more than exceeded with the guests and experiences so far within this past year. A few of the many stand out guests that bravely shared their story, and in turn, made us able to feel that it was okay to do the same. You are ready to launch your business when you are 60% there. We know, that can be scary when you are a linear thinker, planner, and care about the details! What challenges Carrie has continued through in her first year of launching her own business and podcast including navigating the social media game. A special shout out to the dream team that makes it all happen, and who Carrie couldn’t do it without. Her husband Stephen, Haley, Carolyn Jen, and Anne. You don’t need a degree to succeed. Only 19% of entrepreneurs actually have a business degree, and Carrie isn’t one of them. What does matter is a burning desire in your soul and a passion to make a difference! Courage and vulnerability are at the center of all meaningful experiences. Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to change the path of your life. The voice inside will keep popping up. It’s relentless. Listen. The first step is the scariest, it’s also the game-changer. Share your story with the world. It needs and deserves to be heard! You are worthy! When you allow yourself to be seen, the world will open up to you. Quotes: “This vulnerability has changed who I am, and what I do.” “Vulnerability and I have become friends. Really good friends.” “Share your story. You are worthy of it.” “Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to make a difference.” Mentioned: Luxus Group Learn to Love Yourself with Glori Meldrum Sharing the Power of Recovery with Joel Gotlib Share Your Sparkle with Rachel Mielke Turning Lemons into a Lemon Drop Martini with Jennifer Coll Brene Brown: The Call To Courage on Netflix Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Carrie reflects on the year anniversary of The Inner Circle podcast launching, she has much to be grateful for and celebrate. Amazingly open and interesting guests, a team far more supportive than she could ever imagine, and lessons learned beyond her wildest dreams. She imparts the wisdom she has learned from jumping off the cliff into this new world, falling a few times, and getting up again. Carrie talks about the massive discovery about her “why”, the power of vulnerability, taking the first step (even when you are 60% ready) and what she would recommend to those also looking a take a leap of faith in their own lives. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: What prompted Carrie to start this podcast, and how her expectations have been more than exceeded with the guests and experiences so far within this past year. A few of the many stand out guests that bravely shared their story, and in turn, made us able to feel that it was okay to do the same. You are ready to launch your business when you are 60% there. We know, that can be scary when you are a linear thinker, planner, and care about the details! What challenges Carrie has continued through in her first year of launching her own business and podcast including navigating the social media game. A special shout out to the dream team that makes it all happen, and who Carrie couldn’t do it without. Her husband Stephen, Haley, Carolyn Jen, and Anne. You don’t need a degree to succeed. Only 19% of entrepreneurs actually have a business degree, and Carrie isn’t one of them. What does matter is a burning desire in your soul and a passion to make a difference! Courage and vulnerability are at the center of all meaningful experiences. Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to change the path of your life. The voice inside will keep popping up. It’s relentless. Listen. The first step is the scariest, it’s also the game-changer. Share your story with the world. It needs and deserves to be heard! You are worthy! When you allow yourself to be seen, the world will open up to you. Quotes: “This vulnerability has changed who I am, and what I do.” “Vulnerability and I have become friends. Really good friends.” “Share your story. You are worthy of it.” “Take the first step. One decision is all it takes to make a difference.” Mentioned: Luxus Group Learn to Love Yourself with Glori Meldrum Sharing the Power of Recovery with Joel Gotlib Share Your Sparkle with Rachel Mielke Turning Lemons into a Lemon Drop Martini with Jennifer Coll Brene Brown: The Call To Courage on Netflix Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Vulnerability, Growth, and Starting Before You Are Ready with Carrie Doll

Nicole Rice

Nicole Rice, owner and operator of Sweet {Jolie}, started the very successful company as a place where customers can connect, shop, and perpetuate the body positive movement. Nicole is open about her own battles and challenges and built Sweet {Jolie} from the ground up. From making jewelry in her basement to countless hours of focusing on the little details to get things as perfect for her audience as possible, Nicole is a heart-centered and mission-driven business powerhouse. She joins the Inner Circle to talk about why community is so important to her, how Sweet Jolie is removing the stigma of alopecia, and the significance of the different collections in the company. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Nicole developed her mission to be kind to herself, so her daughters could see first hand what an impact the words we choose about ourselves and others have on our world. Nicole openly talks about suffering from postpartum depression, and the impact it had on herself and her family. Why Nicole taught herself how to make jewelry, and came to peace that being a full-time stay at home mother wasn’t the right path for her. It was important for Nicole and Sweet {Jolie} to offer items that made women feel empowered, beautiful, and had a universally flattering fit. How Nicole went from running a daycare and jewelry business from her home to expanding into an internationally known and respected brand. What it was like for Nicole and her team to expand from jewelry to accessories and clothing. The truth - Nicole is an introvert at heart but connecting with community is what makes her blossom and come alive. The leap of faith that Nicole and her husband took to give all their savings in order to say yes to a new massive space, and how her intuition led her to the decision. Why the Sweet {Jolie} Love Project encourages showing love to yourself and embrace who you really are. How Nicole’s daughter, Kate, developed alopecia when she was two, and what they do to educate and inform others on the condition. Also, the steps Sweet {Jolie} has taken to contribute to the Alopecia Foundation and give back to others. Quotes: “From the beginning, I wanted the company to be as inclusive as possible.” “There are some days where I can’t believe the overwhelming feeling of community around us.” “I want more growth, and want to make a greater impact.” “I just knew this was going to be something, and I had to prove it.” Mentioned: Sweet Jolie @sweetjolieboutique Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicole Rice, owner and operator of Sweet {Jolie}, started the very successful company as a place where customers can connect, shop, and perpetuate the body positive movement. Nicole is open about her own battles and challenges and built Sweet {Jolie} from the ground up. From making jewelry in her basement to countless hours of focusing on the little details to get things as perfect for her audience as possible, Nicole is a heart-centered and mission-driven business powerhouse. She joins the Inner Circle to talk about why community is so important to her, how Sweet Jolie is removing the stigma of alopecia, and the significance of the different collections in the company. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How Nicole developed her mission to be kind to herself, so her daughters could see first hand what an impact the words we choose about ourselves and others have on our world. Nicole openly talks about suffering from postpartum depression, and the impact it had on herself and her family. Why Nicole taught herself how to make jewelry, and came to peace that being a full-time stay at home mother wasn’t the right path for her. It was important for Nicole and Sweet {Jolie} to offer items that made women feel empowered, beautiful, and had a universally flattering fit. How Nicole went from running a daycare and jewelry business from her home to expanding into an internationally known and respected brand. What it was like for Nicole and her team to expand from jewelry to accessories and clothing. The truth - Nicole is an introvert at heart but connecting with community is what makes her blossom and come alive. The leap of faith that Nicole and her husband took to give all their savings in order to say yes to a new massive space, and how her intuition led her to the decision. Why the Sweet {Jolie} Love Project encourages showing love to yourself and embrace who you really are. How Nicole’s daughter, Kate, developed alopecia when she was two, and what they do to educate and inform others on the condition. Also, the steps Sweet {Jolie} has taken to contribute to the Alopecia Foundation and give back to others. Quotes: “From the beginning, I wanted the company to be as inclusive as possible.” “There are some days where I can’t believe the overwhelming feeling of community around us.” “I want more growth, and want to make a greater impact.” “I just knew this was going to be something, and I had to prove it.” Mentioned: Sweet Jolie @sweetjolieboutique Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Collaboration Over Competition with Nicole Rice

Joel Gotlib

Carrie sits down today with a friend and longtime former colleague Joel Gotlib. Joel demonstrates big time courage, vulnerability, and character by describing his recovery from a 7 year battle with opioids. Joel explains his personal story on how he started taking them, how he got addicted, and the ways in which it took a grip on everything in his life. He then shares how he found treatment and how we can recognize the symptoms and help others who are going through such a profound and unfortunately now growing crisis. Joel has a way of adding humor and wit into everything he does, and this week’s episode is no different. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Joel was an anchor and reporter with CTV, and was a well known public figure who many thoughts had it all together. No one knew Joel was dealing with addiction and so much pain, even those working with him closely. How it began in 2011 with a sciatica attack while walking his dog, and went home with Percocet. The tolerance Joel built up for his pain meds, and the sense of euphoria and focus it gave him furthered the addiction, yet caused a slow and steady decline. How Joe’s family and personal life began falling apart, and he began to feel more disconnected and discouraged than ever. His emotions from a series of floors falling out from underneath him, including an online stalker and being taken off the CTV anchor desk and assigned to the new role of a reporter. When Joel really hit rock bottom, and how his psychiatrist brother helped him realize his only option at that point was attending rehab. How Joel went from wanting to leave the rehab center after the first stay to sticking it through, getting clean, and even becoming a co-captain to help others. The new passion that has emerged in Joel to share his story to help other addicts and their loved ones in their journey. Why we should focus on compassion and caring with addiction rather than blame and shame. Quotes: “Don’t resort to Percocet. I’m sorry. It’s addicting and it’s ruining lives.” “When you are an anchor you don’t just sit and read the news. It’s a hard job, but one of the best jobs in the world to have.” “There’s no coming out the opposite side. You have to climb back up.” “I took Percocet all the way to the rehab center.” “You can’t surrender to the program unless you come clean on everything.” “I have long admired people that have gone to rehab to come out and live a better life.” “I have a story to tell and it’s important to share it. And that’s why.” Mentioned: Grant Fedoruk Orchard Recovery CTV Edmonton @JoelGotlibTV Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie sits down today with a friend and longtime former colleague Joel Gotlib. Joel demonstrates big time courage, vulnerability, and character by describing his recovery from a 7 year battle with opioids. Joel explains his personal story on how he started taking them, how he got addicted, and the ways in which it took a grip on everything in his life. He then shares how he found treatment and how we can recognize the symptoms and help others who are going through such a profound and unfortunately now growing crisis. Joel has a way of adding humor and wit into everything he does, and this week’s episode is no different. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Joel was an anchor and reporter with CTV, and was a well known public figure who many thoughts had it all together. No one knew Joel was dealing with addiction and so much pain, even those working with him closely. How it began in 2011 with a sciatica attack while walking his dog, and went home with Percocet. The tolerance Joel built up for his pain meds, and the sense of euphoria and focus it gave him furthered the addiction, yet caused a slow and steady decline. How Joe’s family and personal life began falling apart, and he began to feel more disconnected and discouraged than ever. His emotions from a series of floors falling out from underneath him, including an online stalker and being taken off the CTV anchor desk and assigned to the new role of a reporter. When Joel really hit rock bottom, and how his psychiatrist brother helped him realize his only option at that point was attending rehab. How Joel went from wanting to leave the rehab center after the first stay to sticking it through, getting clean, and even becoming a co-captain to help others. The new passion that has emerged in Joel to share his story to help other addicts and their loved ones in their journey. Why we should focus on compassion and caring with addiction rather than blame and shame. Quotes: “Don’t resort to Percocet. I’m sorry. It’s addicting and it’s ruining lives.” “When you are an anchor you don’t just sit and read the news. It’s a hard job, but one of the best jobs in the world to have.” “There’s no coming out the opposite side. You have to climb back up.” “I took Percocet all the way to the rehab center.” “You can’t surrender to the program unless you come clean on everything.” “I have long admired people that have gone to rehab to come out and live a better life.” “I have a story to tell and it’s important to share it. And that’s why.” Mentioned: Grant Fedoruk Orchard Recovery CTV Edmonton @JoelGotlibTV Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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