The Confidence and Communication Podcast

In today's episode, join Jessica as she recounts her exhilarating experience as the emcee for a 3-day conference in June. Not only did she relish her role as the host, but she also found inspiration in the powerful stories of complete reclamation.   Furthermore, Jessica reveals her insights and strategies for developing an effective training program aimed at preparing speakers for impactful and ef...

Brighten up your day with our latest episode! ☀️ Join host Jessica Dumas as she welcomes Sunshine Tenasco, the trailblazing Founder of Pow Wow Pitch, on a mission to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and light the way for future generations. Together, they delve into Sunshine's remarkable entrepreneurial accomplishments, including the creation of Pow Wow Pitch, her memorable experience on Dragon's...

In this episode, Jessica is joined by Angela Demontigny to share her high end journey.    Angela Demontigny is an award winning Cree/Métis designer and artist whose designs present a contemporary side of Indigenous art and culture to the world while honouring her ancestors. Her art and designs are a modern reclamation of culture and identity as well as a means to educate people about Indigenous kn...

Don't miss this captivating on-the-go episode with Jessica! Amidst her busy schedule, she seizes every opportunity to share priceless wisdom with you. Today, explore the power of "acting as if" and learn how it can help you unlock your potential and transform into the best version of yourself. Dive into Jessica's gaming metaphor to understand the journey of conquering levels and achieving your dre...

Join Jessica on the road for a short yet impactful episode! Buckle up as she delves into some profound realizations and subtle yet powerful shifts in her life.   As she reflects on recent changes in her family, she's come to the realization that it's time to level up. With her intuition paving the way, Jessica shares how you, too, can tune in, trust your instincts, and elevate your life.   Don't m...

Jessica Dumas is back with another episode of the Confidence and Communication podcast and is excited to kick off the month of May. In this episode, she shares some family updates, including her boys leaving the nest and venturing out on their own.   Jessica has been busy with speaking gigs this month (so make sure you follow her on IG for to keep updated!) May is #SpeakingMonth, and in this episo...

Feeling stuck and asking yourself "Why isn't this working for me?" is a common scenario for many of us. But don't worry – we've got you covered.   In this week's episode, Jessica tackles this very question head-on and shares three actionable steps to help you gain the clarity you need to move forward. You'll hear all about Jessica's own reflection process over the weekend, as well as her tried-and...

Are you struggling to build your authority and become known in your field? Wondering what it's like to be a part of Jessica's Masterclass? Then, you're in for a treat!   This week's episode offers a sneak peek into Jessica's highly sought-after Authority in Your Field Mastermind. Designed to equip women with the tools they need to establish their credibility and stand out in their field, this Mast...

Have you listened to Episode 74 - Emcee Highlights? ----more---- This episode is somewhat like a sequel, as we are with Teresa Ryder. Teresa is responsible for overseeing the development and stability of Indigenous tourism associations across Canada. ----more---- As the Director of Partnerships, Teresa is responsible for supporting relationships and partnerships and developing and implementing pro...

Today’s episode is an extension of last week’s episode. ----more---- As mentioned in the previous episode, the waiting phase of manifestation can raise some doubts. So, Jessica prepared an affirmation playlist that you can listen to when you feel your affirmations are not working or are in that waiting phase. ----more---- Listen to this episode and let Jessica guide you into manifesting the life y...

Transform your life with manifesting and these 7 powerful tips. 🚀 ----more---- Manifesting has become a hot topic on social media platforms, with influencers praising its ability to help people achieve their dreams. But manifesting is not a new concept, and Jessica is living proof of its effectiveness. ----more---- As an avid journaler, Jessica has been manifesting since 2013, intentionally creat...

In today’s episode, Jessica is joined by Kylie, the CEO of Beyond Brand Media, and Kylie Adele Wellness. She imparts her wisdom from her 16 years of business experience. Aside from being an entrepreneur, she also teaches yoga.   Recently, she had an experience that showed her the unjust justice system and how people often side with the people they are alike. But as the strong woman she is, Kylie d...

Jessica couldn't wait to share her emcee experience of the 3-day International Indigenous Tourism Conference, and she took us along on her journey with this episode.  ----more---- She shares some noteworthy moments, such as interviewing The Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair - the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba and only the second Indigenous judge chosen in Canada and is well known across the...

Today’s episode is all about traditional goals versus alignment. And to make this discussion better, we are joined by Lee Shearer. She helps women who are in their 30s to 40s to come back to themselves and do things that make them happy and feel fulfilled. ----more---- When you've done all the things the world told you to do to be happy, but lost yourself along the way, Leannda is there to help yo...

It’s not all about the money but money does make the world go ‘round. 🎶 ----more---- These past few weeks, the main theme of my talks have revolved around money. I’ve had three speaking engagements this week, and I’d like to share with you some of the important notes I’ve gathered in my talks. ----more---- One of the biggest things I emphasized in my speaking gigs is investing in yourself. If you...

Today, I will share with you how I started my money mindset shift and turned my life around. ----more---- If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, you might have an idea of how I was raised - the lifestyle I was used to. I’ll share that in detail today as we tackle how I pivoted from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.  ----more---- Don’t get me wrong, I still struggle financial...

I know I say this all the time, but I’ve got another exciting message, which came to me in a very unexpected way. ----more---- It was all because of a sock that I loved so much. Can you believe it? You might be curious already so tune in to this episode to find out! ----more---- It’s no secret that all of us tolerate all kinds of bullshit in our everyday lives. You might not even be aware of it. B...

First of all, thank YOU for listening to my podcast. If you’re someone who keeps coming back to listen to my podcast every week or if you’re a new listener, thank you so much, and I appreciate you! ----more---- With that said, today’s episode is about the 3 things I did to create the identity I have now and the identity I wanted. I also share with you a couple of memories or thoughts I want to dis...

I’m pretty sure we’ve all struggled with our identities in this lifetime. We might have gone through it and found ourselves already, but some still struggle to find themselves. It is a journey, and that’s okay. ----more---- Speaking of finding our identities, I have a special guest today, Sherri Lynn Gobeil, my coaching client from early 2020. We even interviewed about speaking up, and you can wat...

Who doesn’t want to feel good? ----more---- No one, right? We all want to feel good. We want to be happy, and we want to feel positively. ----more---- But like any normal human being, our emotions go up and down all day. It’s important to recognize when we feel good and to allow ourselves to feel safe in that happiness. On the other hand, it’s also important to recognise when we don’t feel good an...

Time flies when you’re doing something you love. ----more---- I’ve been doing a lot of planning for all the things to come for the podcast this 2023. I’m so excited because there will be awesome guests from whom we can all learn a lot. ----more---- All this planning has also caused me to reflect on where I started. So, for today’s episode, we will go back to Episode 1 and let’s get to know each ot...

Hustle culture has been very rampant nowadays -- not being able to sleep, working long hours, and sacrificing self-care just to be deemed “successful” by society. ----more---- As an entrepreneur of almost 8 years, it has been really difficult for me to rest without guilt, so that’s what I want to talk about today. ----more---- I will share with you 3 things that you can do right now to help you re...

Can you believe that this year is already coming to a close? This year has gone by fast, and a lot of things, good and bad, have happened, for sure. ----more---- For this episode, we will go through a bunch of questions to reflect on and review the year that has been. This will be a personal episode for me, as I will answer the questions along with you. ----more---- I hope you also take this time...

If you haven’t figured it out from the title yet, I want to talk about how showing up on social media became my job today. Yes, you read it right. ----more---- Ever since we were young, we’re already taught that to be successful; we need to go to school, do really well in school, pick a job that we’ll work for the rest of our lives, and work hard. We’re not taught to think outside the box; when we...

This is Episode 62! ----more---- Just a warning, if you have little ones waiting for the S man, you might want to listen to this episode when they’re not around. ----more---- Ever since the start of December, I have been reflecting on what Christmas is, and I have also talked with my children about how we want to celebrate this season. ----more---- I haven’t listened to my Christmas episode from l...