Under The Griefluence - RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana

Join Blair as she and Grant Garry talk about his inspiring documentary, Meet Me Where I Am. They dive into all of the lessons Grant learned along the way about grief and resilience. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: htt...

For one of the first times, Jasmariah Swenson shares her traumatic story of an experience with a family member. This is her story and she is resilient. Buy the book: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:   https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/p...

Blair and Alana have returned from their 3rd annual Grief Week and an Oscar’s gifting lounge. This episode dives into a recap of their hilarious adventures. Learn more about Harvest, the luxury gifting suite to celebrate the Emmys:   https://www.beautybrandcoaching.com/events/emmy-gifting-lounge Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep S...

Kera Sanchez, the Editor in Chief of Get Grief Magazine, teamed up with Blair and The Global Resilience Project for a collaboration issue of her magazine. Join them as they talk about their griefy friendship and the journey that led to this magical union. About the Guest: Kera Sanchez is a high school dean of students, military wife, and mom of two who channels her personal journey through loss in...

Saskia Christian found out her dad was missing and that she was never going to get the opportunity to introduce him to her husband and son. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.! Buy the book: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: h...

It’s that time of year again when Blair and Alana honour the anniversary of their parent’s dying. Their dad, Leonard, died on February 18, 2022, and their mom, Sharon, died on February 23, 2021 - both in the same year. The sisters dive into the history of Grief Week, what life is like leading up to it and how they are spending Grief Week 2025. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/...

Lou Bowers is a glass child and the sibling of a chronically ill sister. She is RESILIENT A.F., and this is her story. About the Guest: Lou Bowers is a British Columbia-based visibility expert with over a decade of experience in marketing small businesses and four years of specializing in elevating other brands. She has successfully guided a range of ventures, from a soap-making goat farm and two...

Wendy Litner created the original digital series My Dead Mom, based on the death of her mother, who just won’t stop talking. When Blair and Alana watched it, they knew she had to be on the show. This conversation is about the dead mom club, dark humour and everything in between. This is Wendy’s story and she is RESILIENT A.F. Buy the book: RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 is now availa...

Tracy Matthews’ mom died suddenly, which led to her first reinvention.  She is going through a complete business reinvention in this season and is starting from the ground up. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F. RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 is not available! Amazon.ca - https://amzn.to/4gmw4Ip Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/4jxu3vQ About the Guest: Tracy Matthews is a Creativ...

Blair and Alana celebrate the launch of their third book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 and reminisce about past New York adventures. Buy the book and learn more about RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 on Amazon. Buy the book: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAFVol2Launch Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be f...

Janet Omstead had three near-death experiences, the first one at 24 years old, six weeks before her wedding. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.! About the Guest: Janet Omstead is a Board-Certified (NBC-HWC) health coach, author of the best-selling book “The Play Book:  How To Get In The Habit Of Good Health” and play expert with over 20+ years of experience in the health and wellness ind...

What’s the story behind your tattoo? The Global Resilience Project is inviting you to share your tattoo and your story of resilience with the world. Your story will be published in our 4th book, RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories, launching in December 2025. It will also be shared online, social media, on our podcast and with the world. Learn more: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo ⚠️ Cont...

Angie Hanson had to figure out how to live her life without her son, husband and brother after losing them. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.  About the Guest: Angie Hanson is an author and the founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief-focused stationery company. After enduring the heartbreaking losses of her son, husband, and brother within just 2.5 years, Angie transformed her pain into...

Joseph Allen Maldonado called Blair Kaplan Venables while incarcerated to talk about his childhood, and complex grief and shared the truth behind the the show “Tiger King.” This is his story, and he is RESILIENT A.F.  About the Guest: Joseph Allen Maldonado (né Schreibvogel; born March 5, 1963), known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King," is an American media personality and...

Moira Khan lost her parents and brother in the space of five years. This is her story and she is resilient. Free Gift: 28 Day Grief Tip Calendar https://stan.store/GriefSpan/p/get-my-28-day-grief-tip-calendar-now About the Guest: Moira is the Owner and Founder of GriefSpan. After the loss of her parents and brother, Moira became a Certified Grief Educator.  She now helps and supports grieving indi...

Blair and Alana talk about grief, life, a book they love, and a game they play called “Which is Worse.” ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed. About the Hosts:   Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience exp...

Heather Marianna’s close friend died, and she inherited her Hollywood business. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F. About the Guest:   Heather Marianna, CEO of Heather Marianna LLC, is the driving force behind Beauty Kitchen, a luxury skincare brand renowned for its natural, cruelty-free products. With her start as a YouTube beauty expert, Heather launched Beauty Brand Coaching, offering...

Amy Singleton lost everything, including her marriage, career, and health. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.  About the Guest: Powerhouse Amy Singleton is an entrepreneur based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Originally a Registered Nurse, Amy’s own health forced her out of a career she loved. Looking for purpose in ALL the wrong places, she wound up alone & desperately suicidal. Amy no...

The continuing bonds theory is the idea that grieving is a process of modifying our relationship with a person who has died rather than relinquishing or releasing the bond altogether. Join Blair and Alana while they talk about how they stay connected to those who have passed in their lives. About the Hosts:   Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach,...

Blair Kaplan Venables and Alana Kaplan are back with a fresh new podcast from The Global Resilience Project. About the Hosts:   Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global...