Create Your Vision

What does it take to start something new or make a big change in your life? Kim Westlund shares clips from an interview with Val Lieske , writer, performer, director, educator, and founder of a theatre company called Fire Exit Theatre . She believes stories are changing the world. Val followed her leading to start a theatre company to appeal to audiences who are on a faith journey. Summary The con...

"Alone time is where we find the treasures we are searching for" — Kim Westlund In this conversation, Kim Westlund discusses the importance of spending time alone and the benefits it brings. She emphasizes that in our busy and distracted world, alone time is essential for finding refuge, solitude, and reflection. Kim shares her personal experiences and highlights the significance of know...

This conversation explores the topic of money and women, focusing on the challenges women face in developing a healthy relationship with money. Kalee Boisvert shares her personal journey and early money stories, highlighting the impact of her upbringing on her views and beliefs about money. The conversation addresses the taboo around money for women and the need to overcome shame and negative mind...

Kim Westlund and Tracy Borreson explore the challenges of developing a personal brand and the risks of not showing up authentically as a business owner. Tracy shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and how personal branding played a major role in her decision. They also discuss the relevance of personal branding in a corporate environment and the need for employees to embra...

Summary Get ready for a journey into a transformative discussion about values with Lindsay Harle-Kadatz and Kim Westlund! They dive headfirst into the importance of values in both personal and professional realms, and it's a rollercoaster of self-discovery. Lindsay spills the tea on her own values journey, revealing how it led her to pull a 180 on her career path. Imagine values as the compass...

Summary Understanding your core values is critical to how your vision unfolds. Most people don't know their greatest values, but getting a clear understanding of them is crucial in life, career, and relationships. Core values define what is most important to you and guide your behavior. They help measure whether you're living the life you want and identify your vision and purpose. In a cor...

Summary Tatiana Strathoff , a professional circus artist, shares her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and transforming challenges into opportunities. From her decision to join the circus to becoming bedridden due to a rare bone disease, Tatiana's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive community and listening to one&#...

Is your vision greater than your circumstances? Kim Westlund discusses the importance of having a vision for your life and the common obstacles that can crush your vision. She highlights three big vision crushers that are all too common and can sneak into your life like a thief. Kim also shares the 'ah-ha' moment when she understood what it would take to overcome her own rock-bottom circum...

In this episode, Kim Westlund discusses the trap of busyness and how it can lead to frustration and lack of progress towards goals. She emphasizes the importance of focus and narrowing down tasks and projects that align with what really matters. Kim also highlights the impact of indecision and the need for a clear vision. She shares her own experience of struggling with starting too many things wi...

In this episode, Kim Westlund discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to fulfill your vision. The people in your circle can either help or hinder your progress. Kim encourages listeners to evaluate the influence of those around them and consider whether they support their goals. She also addresses the challenges of dealing with naysayers and the phenomenon of crab sy...

“Loneliness is as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Lonely people are 50% more likely to die prematurely than those with healthy social connections.” Wow. In this episode, host Kim Westlund explores the importance of connection with guest, Richard Lee Tai. They discuss the need for belonging and the impact of loneliness on health and well-being. Richard shares his personal story of feeling...

As I launch the first episode of Create Your Vision Podcast, I thought I would bring back my original interview that started it all — telling my B-Side story. It took me many years to be brave enough to say these words out loud, and now I help others do the very same. I held back my story for a long time until I realized the power it holds in connecting with others. Healing and growth take place w...