The Thrive Podcast

Here's what we're talking about in this episode: - Persistence is the key to your success - The journey to finding my first job post graduation - Being persistent in putting myself through school - Not being immediately successful doesn't mean you won't succeed - You need to believe that it's possible for you to do the things you want to do - Applying to Western 32 times before...

Here's what we talk about in today's episode: - You have to get on the bike - You will get it wrong over and over again - until you get it right - Why it's so hard for high achievers to push past failure - The *massive* failure I had pitching to a national grocery store (and what I learned from it) - Your rejections will give you the information you need to be successful Connect with m...

***Repost Episode: Originally aired Feb 13, 2024*** You're pursuing big goals. Whether those goals are to have a beach house in Hawaii, to bring your kids on vacation, or to feel like you can pay your bills comfortably, you know that when you reach those goals you're going to feel amazing. But what about right now? Most of us who are pursuing big goals are willing to sacrifice a lot to get...

Life is full of unanticipated twists and turns. When Ashley Rowe got laid off from her job, she was devastated. She had worked hard to get to where she was and loved her job - her career was everything she had hoped for. But little did she know that while this hardship was one of the biggest challenges of her life, she would become a successful marketing entrepreneur because of it. Here's what...

Here's what we talk about in this week's episode: - How accepting imperfection helped me get past the nerves of public speaking - How our efforts to be perfect are actually resulting in less value, not more - Creating community on social media by sharing your imperfections - What people want is YOU (you are the differentiator) - Sharing your struggles and telling people what has helped you...

Here's what's in today's episode: - The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset - How we can get better at things over time, even if we aren't good at them at first - The new thing I'm doing that requires a growth mindset - Believing that it's possible to do the thing you are trying to do - Finding proof to help you believe you are capable of doing the thing...

Natalie Young started her business as a wedding and family photographer. But as her family started to grow, she realized that 12 hour days shooting weddings every weekend wasn't going to fit her life anymore. So she decided to make a bold change: She completely shifted her entire business into branding photography for businesses. And she made the change overnight. This bold and courageous move...

**Repost episode. Originally posted Aug 1, 2023*** Feeling stuck? In this week's episode, I'm talking all about feeling stuck in your business. From what's causing it to what you can do about it, this week's episode is fiery so get yourself ready! Here's what we talk about: - Why it's better to learn as you go than try to make everything perfect before you start - You don&#...

**Repost episode. Originally aired July 18, 2023** You wake up. It's 2am. Your heart's pounding. You're sweaty. And you can't stop thinking: Who am *I* to be trying to do *this*? We've all been there. Imposter syndrome is a freaking monster and it can really take over your thoughts. Because you're new at this. Because you're making mistakes. Because you have no idea wha...

A few weeks ago, we went to St. Lucia I got to get out of the dreary cold days (BYE Canadian winter) and into the sun. I swam in the ocean. I relaxed in a mineral bath, stood under a waterfall, and ate some of the best food I've ever had. It was awesome. But the best thing about this vacation was the perspective shift it gave me I was thinking about all the things I worry about on a regular ba...

When Kristine Beese was in the financial services industry she came upon a shocking statistic: On average, over the course of their careers a man will earn $1 million more than a woman In fact, for every $1 of net wealth that men have, women only have $0.32 And this gap is *growing* What this means for women is that we need to make different financial decisions than men in order to achieve our fin...

I used to be a huge over-thinker I would spend literally *hours* making pros and cons lists, drawing decision trees, and absolutely agonizing over finding the right answer. Until I realized something that changed everything for me: There is no right answer. Life is not a test you can get 100% on. Life is messy. And the choices we make in our businesses and our day to day lives are not going to be...

Does your schedule feel overwhelming? As entrepreneurs, we are often doing a million things at once. We're trying to generate more revenue, launch new products and services, lead a team, and stay on top of social media. Plus, we have our personal lives and goals on top of all of that. When you add everything up, you start to realize you don't have enough time to focus on everything all at...

You're pursuing big goals. Goals that will improve your life significantly. Whether those goals are to have a beach house in Hawaii, to bring your kids on vacation, or to feel like you can pay your bills comfortably, you *know* that when you reach those goals you're going to feel amazing. But what about right now? Most of us who are pursuing big goals are willing to sacrifice a lot to get...

You've had an epic fail in your business. What's your first instinct? For most of us, it's to hide. And to make sure that no one finds out. But today's guest, Jake Karls, says what you should be doing is actually the opposite. Jake is a co-founder of the $17 million dollar chocolate bar company, Mid-Day Squares. And not only does he believe in building in public, he's a real-li...

As entrepreneurs, we have to make about a million decisions each day. It can feel overwhelming and sometimes you you get stuck in a cycle of not knowing what choice to make. But sometimes you've already gathered all the information you need to make the best choice. Sometimes the right decision is right in front of you - you just need to see it. Our guest today is Beckie Prime, Founder & CE...

I'm not growing my business this year. I really never thought I'd say that and honestly I went back and forth on whether or not I would share this. But I thought it would really resonate with other entrepreneurs who are experiencing this right now. Last year, I ran my first ever business conference. It was amazing and a ton of fun and I'm so very proud of what I was able to accomplish...

You built a website. You even worked on your SEO (after figuring out what SEO means). You ran google ads. And social media ads. And you *still* aren't making any more sales. Who else has been here before? Building an e-commerce business - or even an online presence in general - can be extremely challenging. Thankfully, today we are talking to an e-commerce expert, Sarah Jansel. Sarah started h...

The food industry is a wild ride. It's filled with ups and downs and requires a ton of capital and a ton of work. But it's also one of the most rewarding and fulfilling industries to be in. Today, I'm chatting with Alex Messina of Just Soup and Just Sauce. Alex was born into the food business. His father Carmelo, who immigrated to Canada from Sicily, founded Mema Foods in 1989. Alex le...

Are you thinking about your goals for the new year? As the year starts to wind down and come to a close, I can't help but think: Where will I be a year from now? It's so incredibly exciting to imagine all of our big goals coming true, which is why as entrepreneurs we all LOVE to set goals. But are you setting the *right* ones? A few years ago, I realized I was driving my life in the comple...

Do you believe that anyone can be an entrepreneur? I do. But I also believe that to be successful, it's critical that you develop a certain set of skills Because being an entrepreneur is exceptionally hard work. It requires you to constantly operate outside of your comfort zone. It will push you to your limits and then some. As an entrepreneur, you are climbing a mountain. It's really hard...

It's a question I'm asked over and over again: How am I supposed to make money at this?! It's certainly not quick or easy to make money in business and it's usually not as simple as just increasing your price. You have to consider a ton of factors, including your overhead costs, volume of sales, cost of goods, sales channels, positioning.....the list goes on and on. Which is why th...

Do you have a big dream for your business? Me too. I wanted to host a business conference that not only educated people but also motivated and inspired them to reach their own goals. Except - I had no idea where to start. I'd never organized an event of this size before and I had no idea what I was doing. But I figured it out. And so can you. And in today's episode, I'm going to show y...

Are you looking at your competition? Dealing with competition can be SO difficult. You keep hearing people say nice things like "there's enough to go around" But you can't help but think - is there *really* though?! I mean, *they* are crushing it. So is there really any room for me? Will anyone buy from me? Will they put me out of business? It's really easy to get sucked into...

Do you ever feel like you're just not making any traction? I feel this way all. the. time. As entrepreneurs, we all dream BIG. Which is amazing and inspiring but can also be suuuuuper demotivating when you start to feel wonder: Why aren't we there yet? Is this working?? How will I ever get there? Is it even possible?! But the reality is: It IS working. It's just taking longer to get th...