I Just (Blank)! Now What?

Hey Friend, This week's episode I'm sharing a podcast update.  We're going to be on a short hiatus after today for a little while.  It's my birthday in a few days and normally around this time I do a lot of life reflection and reevaluate many areas of my life. And when I did that, I knew that I couldn't keep going with the show as it is right now.  It has become unsustainable in its current format...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I sit down with Natalie Guzman, who shares her extraordinary journey of being voluntarily placed into foster care by her mother and how she overcame the trauma and abandonment to build a successful life. Natalie recounts her life's ups and downs, including her adjustment to a drastic change in living conditions following her parents' divorce, her mother's decisi...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, Melody Murray joins me, who redefined her life through what she calls radical self-care. Melody discusses her shift from a life filled with depression, anxiety, and the struggles of managing her sister's addiction, to making bold decisions that included ending her marriage, shutting down her initial private practice, and adopting a lifestyle as a nomad. The epis...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, Farah Flisher joins me to talk about something many of us can relate to: the loss of her mother. Farah opens up about experiencing multiple personal losses, including the untimely death of her mother from a gunshot wound. Farah discusses how writing, baking, yoga, and counseling helped her navigate her grief, eventually leading her to write and publish her memoi...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I delve into the stressful, unfocused and distracted season I'm experiencing and highlight the challenges I've faced recently. Mostly feeling unfocused, conflicting priorities and uncertainty. We also discuss the importance of establishing a morning routine for mental health, turning off digital distractions, maintaining physical cleanliness for mental clarity,...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I'm joined by Phebe Trotman, a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and accomplished soccer player. She has achieved many accolades as an athlete, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and reco...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, Liz Deacle joins me to share the candid story of her family's journey traveling through 22 countries, sharing how they planned the adventure, managed it on a budget, and the impact it had on their lives. Liz shares how her family used house sitting and couch surfing to afford the year-long adventure, and how the experience inspired her children's respective path...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, award-winning health expert and national best seller, Nicole Kerr joins me on the podcast to talk about surviving a near-death experience and immense trauma. She is the author of You Are Deathless: A Near-Death Experience Taught Me How to Fully Live and Not Fear Death. She is also the co-author of Eating the Rainbow: Lifelong Nutritional Wellness—Without Lies, H...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, we explore methods to live a more sustainable lifestyle in 2024. I share my thoughts with you on my personal mission to make more homemade goods and create less waste and reduce my store bought items, and my plan to switch to homemade alternatives such as nut milk and sparkling water and other thinks I know I can easily swap that will have a big impact on how mu...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I'm talking with Kelly Majdan, a bestselling author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach. Kelly, in her mid-forties, embraced obstacle course races with her husband and kids as a life-affirming challenge.  Leaving her 25-year career in the financial services industry, Kelly started her wellness advisory firm, Power Through Wellness. Kelly helps midl...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I'm talking with Tess Waresmith. Tess shares her painful lessons of losing $80,000 in poor investments in her twenties and how it motivated her to learn about wealth building and investing. She turned those lessons into strengths, enabling her to build her net worth to a million dollars by the age of 35. The discussion also highlights the importance of normalizi...

Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I'm talking with Stephanie Cansian about her transformative journey centered around a simple, yet challenging exercise – the burpee. Stephanie shares how she started doing burpees initially to improve her physical appearance, but it eventually led to numerous other positive changes. Stephanie discusses overcoming self-doubt, building confidence, achieving her go...

Hey Friend In this week's episode, Cat Valyi joins me to talk about the shift into a new decade, specifically turning 60. Cat shares about her life, professional experience, and how she not only takes care of her health, but prioritizes it. We talk about redefining retirement and aging. Instead of treating age as a countdown to retirement or an expiration date, we discuss the importance of remaini...

Hey Friends, Welcome to Season 6, and the start of a brand new year! I'm kicking off season six with an episode that focuses on my own journey to embracing a child-free life. As you may remember from past episodes, the hubs and I made the decision to let go of trying for kids after dealing with infertility and a transition phase.  I share about how 2023 was the first full year I wholeheartedly emb...

Hey Friends, In this last episode of the season, I sit down with Tara Rhodes, a certified leadership coach, to talk all about the concept of ambition. Tara shares her story of how her ambition has impacted both her personal and professional relationships and the self-reflection process she underwent to shift her focus from being overly ambitious and task-oriented to being driven and values-driven....

Hey Friends, In this episode, we emphasize the importance of vulnerability, as Katherine shares an impactful event wherein she suffered a seizure while abroad in Portugal, erasing her prepared speech to be delivered at a tech conference. Despite the setback, Katherine still went on stage, shared her experience with the audience, and gave her speech - an act of vulnerability that was well received....

Hey Friends, This week, for the last co-hosted episode of 2023, I'm interviewed by Jennifer Furlong about the journey of hosting 'I Just Blank, Now What'. I reflect on the growth and impact of the podcast since its inception and give you a glimpse into the future plans. We talk about the importance of sustaining the podcast through financial commitment and time investment, while also considering i...

Hey Friends, This week, Danielle shares her experience of transitioning out of the corporate world, the process of launching startups, and the ups and downs that came with it.   Having personally started three very different businesses in a fairly short amount of time,  Dainielle  has a wealth of knowledge of what to do and what not to do when starting a new business! With a career spanning over 2...

Hey Friends, This week Ahuva Hershkop joins me to talk about the hot topic MANY of us have experienced: burnout. We go into what burnout actually is, how it shows up in our lives, its implications and the strategies that can help alleviate it. Ahuva shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout to becoming a coach for women dealing with similar issues.  We chat about the pressures of socie...

Hey Friends, This week, Tasha Romanelli joins me to talk about her journey from being a workaholic and perfectionist in the advertising industry to a sober curious, grounded spiritualist. She shares her experience with alcohol, from casual office parties to experiencing health issues like gout, eventually leading her to decide to give up alcohol. She talks about the transformational process and po...

Hey Friends, This week, we're talking about neurodivergence, as my guest shares her story of receiving a diagnosis of Autism later in life. Through our conversation, Amy Ewbank provides valuable insights into the importance of supporting and embracing neurodivergent individuals. She sheds light on the need to challenge societal expectations and enable a more inclusive and accepting environment.  A...

Hey Friends, At the beginning of each month I love to come on here with one of my dear friends and talk about a specific topic with them as my co-host!  In this episode, my friend Niki Kanani joins me to talk about networking, something I know we all try to prioritize, but can often be the last thing we actually follow up on.  I share my best tips for networking, how to strategically follow up, an...

Hey Friends, In this episode, we sit down with Christina Carlson, a Self Relationship Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and the Host of the podcast "Bitches, Witches, and Queers." Christina shares her remarkable journey from a strict religious upbringing to finding her true self and purpose. Christina begins by delving into the intricacies of her early life, growing up in a household deeply devoted to...

Hey Friends, In this powerful episode, we bring you the incredible journey of Brittnie Hamilton, a remarkable mindset coach who has made it her mission to help others become unapologetically confident and bold in the pursuit of a life they love. Brittnie's journey took a tragic turn when she found herself involved in a car accident that would change her life forever. The accident resulted in her b...

Hey Friends, In this episode, we follow Emily's remarkable journey from college graduation to entrepreneurship, navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily's initial pursuit of higher education and the pivot she made in her career plans amidst the pandemic set the stage for her inspiring transformation. Moving back in with her family without financial security, she relied on therapy...