The Eloquent Entrepreneur: Conversations with Everyday Changemakers

In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur , I sit down with Monika Becker , founder of Clear Directions Consulting , leadership coach, consultant, and Dalian Method facilitator, to explore human-first leadership, inner clarity, self-awareness and the courage to lead as a whole human being. Monika works with mid to senior-level executives and leaders who are seeking greater clarity in their lead...

What if the reason you feel stuck financially isn't a lack of effort ... it's a lack of information? In this episode, Linda Mackie sits down with Joyce Ingram, a financial educator and advisor with World Financial Group, Evolution Financial. Joyce works with growth-focused career women who are navigating financial stress, confusion, or shame around money — and her mission is simple: no fam...

What if the hardest moments of your life were actually the doorway to your most authentic self? In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with intuitive counsellor, healer, and teacher Megan Edge. We dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of healing trauma, moving through the weight of burnout, and what it really looks like to find your voice again after a major life loss. Mega...

Ever wondered if something was a sign… or just a coincidence? In this holiday episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with author and “Angel Lady” Wendy S. Burton to talk about intuition, second callings, and what it looks like to trust what’s guiding you through life’s hardest moments. Wendy shares the $5 gas-station story that changed everything, plus a simple way to “meet” your angel a...

"Money is never really about money; it’s about emotion, security and freedom." ~ Mike Reilly In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with Mike Reilly, financial advisor, founder of Gaining Altitude Financial and a committed community builder. We discuss why so many of us feel like we’re flying through turbulence when it comes to our finances, and how a clear "Financ...

Can entrepreneurship actually be a vehicle for personal healing and growth? In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with Jill Lawrence, website designer, mindfulness teacher, and co-founder of the Cowichan Women’s Business Network (CWBN). We dig into how running a business forces us to confront our own shadows, why setting boundaries is actually an act of self-love, and how a simp...

Midlife isn't a crisis—it's an invitation to lead with more authenticity than ever before. In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur , I sit down with Diane Lloyd, a leadership coach focused on empowering women—particularly those navigating the shifts of midlife. We discuss why this season of life often brings a temporary loss of confidence, and how to turn that vulnerability into a sup...

"Executor planning isn’t just about legal documents—it’s about love, legacy, and making life easier for the people you leave behind." ~ Shelley Essery In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with Shelley Essery, founder of The Empowered Estate and author of The Executor’s Survival Guide. We discuss why end-of-life planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your f...

"You cannot give what you do not have. To connect deeply with our children, we must first learn to connect deeply with ourselves." ~ Julie Marrast In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, author and TEDx speaker Julie Marrast opens up about the moment she realized she was showing up for her son—but not for herself. What followed was a deep personal journey through emotional healing,...

"Purpose isn’t something you plan—it’s something you live." ~ Peter Eastwood In this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, I sit down with Peter Eastwood—a creative visionary, photographer, and lifelong mentor—to explore the real story behind his work, purpose, and the impact he’s making. We talk about finding unexpected family, rebuilding in the wake of crisis, the long game of giving b...

Special Guest Shannon MacFarlane is most certainly my kindred spirit with a shared passion for animals and creating space for people to feel safe and loved. A compassionate human, mother, grief enthusiast, artist, and photographer, Shannon specializes in grief photography and painting where she documents the stories of families experiencing long-term medical treatment, hospice, end-of-life care, a...

As a Fractional Chief Growth Officer, diverse entrepreneur, and man of many talents, Trevor Turnbull serves awe.some business leaders (and their teams) to drive scalable growth and believes his purpose is to support conscious, creative seekers to share their stories with the intent on inspiring others to share theirs!  His 15+ years of experience in digital marketing has set him up with over...

Having written web copy for the Canadian Space Agency, speeches for Cabinet Ministers, and countless business owners, families, and individuals, Shannon has a great talent and passion for telling human stories with impact. Shannon shares her story of how this work became her mission to help people express themselves through the written word - from personal biographies to websites to special occasi...

Dr. Kim Foster is an MD turned business coach helping health and wellness professionals build successful coaching businesses and then, in turn, go out into the world and spread the 'Wellness Revolution" for the greatest impact. Kim is a shining example of what an everyday changemaker is all about, turning her passion and talent into a successful business that makes an impact on her clients and the...

Carmel Ecker is a single parent on a mission to empower other single parents to live a life without limits. On the show, we talk about her journey from writer, reporter, graphic designer and the path that lead her to her new passion as a coach and someone who lives by example. You'll be inspired as you learn about both challenges and triumphs Carmel has experienced as a single parent, navigating t...

Colleen Wynia is a “Reset Your Vibe” Vision Coach, Spiritual Intuitive and Holistic Health Educator guiding women and heart-centered men in business through navigating life after loss, weathering life’s storms, and ever-changing landscape. She helps her clients transform their lives through 1:1 private consultations drawing from Massage & Energy Bodywork, Transformational Coaching & Breath...

Sandy Dow and I talk about the ways you can care for your nervous system and your soul and better manage the effects of stress and anxiety. Sandy walks me through a simple exercise to help ease anxiety for more calm and peace that you can practice anytime, anywhere. Sandy is a trauma-informed coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, author of the book Thriving in Chaos, and creator of her proven...

Lesia D. Kohut is a spiritual practitioner and self-proclaimed 'soul excavator' supporting her clients through the mindful, compassionate, and loving work of digging through and unearthing limiting beliefs, revealing Life’s most valuable treasure in the process - the Infinite Power, Creativity, and Resilience of one's True Self! We chat in-depth about Lesia's unique journey into quantum physics an...

For Ame-Lia Tamburrini of Hum Consulting, all things are connected, and we humans are no exception. Ame-Lia shares her personal journey of how she came to find her voice and purpose in inspiring and facilitating meaningful dialogue for the purpose of increasing our sense of interconnection with each other and the world in order to create more harmony, unity, and momentum in our communities. Not an...

Tyler Hoffman, owner of OnPoint Employee Benefits is a true inspiration on how businesses can seamlessly give back to their communities without breaking the bank. Having grown up in the small town of Qualicum Beach, BC, and having the entire community support him as he pursued a career as a professional Baseball Umpire, he always felt a connection to community programs. That's why 2% of their net...

A woman who walks her talk, Pamela Thompson is a #1 Best Selling Author, International Speaker, Global Health & Management Consultant and Facilitator and Leader in the realm of Feminine Leadership. Pamela shares how we as everyday changemakers can take small steps to make an impact in what you're passionate about and join the growing wave of 'wavemakers' in making our world a better place. Vis...

Laureen Nowlan-Card is a Transformational Life Coach and Founder and Host at Women Leading Change Podcast. Laureen specializes in empowering women to lead for change and thrive in all areas of their life, especially after trauma and to reflect back to them how magnificent and powerful they actually are and can be. Visit Laureen at Laureen Nowlan-Card

Yvonne Hogenes is a serial entrepreneur whose passion is empowering and liberating women of all shapes and sizes through her bra and undergarment businesses. I guess it's not hard to believe that the first undergarment companies were originally run by men and only a few sizes (and shapes) existed! Listen to Yvonne and how she talks about how her passion ignited and what she has been able to create...

Amidst the turmoil going on in the world today, we as a planet are still faced with the ongoing challenge of being stewards of this planet, which is why this is a must-watch interview with Janis Carmena, founder of the #nostrawchallenge! Creative entrepreneur, passionate change-maker, and mom of two, Janis and her family are on a mission to stop the use of one-time-use plastic straws by offering r...

Financial Advisor and multiple changemakers in the community Mike Reilly shares how and why we should be placing more priority on our financial present and future and the many ways he makes a difference in his local community and beyond. Visit Mike at Your Financial Pilot