Best Andrea Lynett Journalist Podcasts (2024)

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Vitina Blumenthal: Blending Travel And Wellbeing To Create Transformational Experiences 1:06:09

5+ y ago1:06:09

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Vitina is living the entrepreneurial dream. She's figured out how to combine her love of travel and wellness and make a career out of it. Cool, eh. But that wasn't always the case. She basically had to have a breakdown of sorts - or breakthrough - in order to see that the life she was living for years, wasn't fulfilling her any longer. At the time …

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Kim McDonnell: Building A Business Around Gratitude To Improve Overall Happiness And Wellness Around The World 56:03

6y ago56:03

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They believed in their business so much so, that they packed up their family and moved around the world to bring their vision to life. Founder of social enterprise and global lifestyle brand, Thankful, Kim McDonnell and her husband spent many years just trying to trademark the concept. Their mission: tapping into the science of positive psychology,…

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JP King and Kirsten McCrea: Connecting Audiences With Innovative and Creative Art Communities Around The World With Papirmass 1:03:45

6y ago1:03:45

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It’s amazing to see couples blend their creative talents to create a thriving company, while still maintaining their own interests. JP and Kirsten McCrea have managed to do just that as partners in business and life. When they met, they were both working on their own creative pursuits – Kirsten had her own business as a muralist and artists, as wel…

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Clinton Bopp: Using Cultural, Political and Social Observations To Create Works Of Art That Withstand Time 1:04:49

6y ago1:04:49

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Clinton Bopp knew from an early age that he loved art. It was almost as if he was born with the talent. But he never thought he'd make a career out of being an artist. It just wasn't practical. And to be honest, the career kind of happened a bit by chance. He couldn't afford to go to art school, so he decided to take a job teaching art in America. …

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Kirsten Dickerson: Building A Sustainable Lifestyle Brand That Supports Marginalized Women Around The Globe 1:03:31

6y ago1:03:31

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Before founding her own sustainable fashion company, Kirsten Dickerson was working as an art director in the film world, as well as holding various jobs within the global non-profit leadership realm. Raven and Lily's origins began with Kirsten calling together some of her friends in the L.A design scene to create a non-profit focused on offering wo…

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Cait Flanders: Teaching Others How To Slow Down, Live With Less And Find More Purpose In Their Lives 59:50

6y ago59:50

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Do you think that if you lived with less that you would be happier? This was the questions Cait Flanders posed to herself a few years back. Not one to shy away from setting personal challenges, she decided to do a self-imposed shopping ban for a year. All she could buy were necessities, like groceries, toiletries and gas for her car. Everything els…

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Edison And Cassandra Lee: Educating And Empowering Communities Affected By War 1:05:05

6y ago1:05:05

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These two were destined to create positive and lasting change in the world. They may not have always been personally aligned; but essentially, their values and morals were the same. Cassandra worked in development, while Edison toiled away in investment banking and consulting for companies working in developing regions. Eventually, they realized th…

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Ben Brown: Creating A Platform Where Young People Get A Seat At The Table In The Political Arena 56:25

6y ago56:25

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Ben Brown wasn't always super political. He was political in the sense that he got out to vote, but that was about it. He wasn't one to vocalize his political opinion to friends or family. Until one day he couldn't get this idea out of his head. He recognized that there wasn't a lobbying voice out there for young Americans, and so he began thinking…

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Mary Neely: Exploring Strong Female Storylines Through Film And Creative Projects As An Actress, Writer And Director 1:00:08

6y ago1:00:08

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Mary Neely grew up in the entertainment industry. Not only is she a native of L.A; but both of her parents also worked in the industry. So she's no stranger to the glitz and glam of it all. From an early age she wanted to be an actress. She got her B.A. in acting + Scandinavian culture from UCLA's School of Theater, Film & Television, wrote a scree…

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Samatha Paige: Uncovering Her Truths And Rising Strong As An Activist, Artist And Founder Of The Last Cut Project 1:00:29

6y ago1:00:29

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Samatha Paige has had her fair share of 'bad' things happen to her in her lifetime. Enough to make a person ask "why me?" over and over again. But instead of dwelling on that, Samantha has turned her own heartache and trauma into something that's released her truth and vulnerability. After being diagnosed with cancer at 21 and then told she had the…

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Ashley Jacot De Boinod: From Pastry Chef To Small Business Owner Thanks To Creativity & Unconventional Flavours 52:49

6y ago52:49

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Ashley didn't always want to be a baker. In fact, her pastry class in college really frustrated her. She actually wanted to be a chef. But life had other plans for her and her creative heart. After working for many years as a line cook and sous chef, she realizes that her creative side was being stifled. So she tested out her abilities at a chocola…

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Meghan Telpner: Building A Successful Health Brand Based On Personal Experience And A Love For Cooking 1:05:19

6y ago1:05:19

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Not dissimilar to a lot of health professionals, Meghan found nutrition and a love for cooking slightly out of necessity. When she was in her early 20s, she was headed down the corporate path, and pretty stressed out. At that time, her doctor also diagnosed her with crohn's disease. Armed with the knowledge that she would never be rid of the diseas…

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Tracy Komlos: Building An All Female Retreat Business Focused On Influencers, Entrepreneurs And Bloggers 57:51

6y ago57:51

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When you have the travel bug, it's almost impossible to shake it. For Tracy Komlos, her love for travel began at an early age, thanks to her parents who valued experiences over things. At the age of 19, she took off on a solo-volunteer trip to India and immediately realized that she wanted to build a life around travel. But how? She studied communi…

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Alexis Jones: Redefining The Definition Of Masculinity And Empowering Women As An Activist And Speaker 1:07:19

6y ago1:07:19

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There are those of us that do good in the world and then there are those who make it their life mission to invoke positive change by creating movements. We known them as change-makers. Alexis Jones is one of those people. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be an activist. She may not have known how or what that would look like; but that …

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Melanie Tsesler: Finding Purpose And Passion With Mindfulness Education And Psychology 1:00:34

6+ y ago1:00:34

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Melanie always wanted to be a doctor. She was going down that path, studying for hours and focusing all her energy on getting into that profession. But as life often does, she was thrown a few curve balls and her plans changed, setting her on a different path. And she's thankful it did. She had been volunteering and doing placements in hospitals, a…

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Gillian B: Guiding People Towards Self-Love As A Transformational And Spiritual Coach 54:28

6+ y ago54:28

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Negative self-talk can take you down a dangerous and toxic path, if you let it. It can lead you to meet the wrong people. Open the doors to jobs that don't serve your highest self. And make you think that you're unworthy of happiness and love. That's exactly what happened to Gillian B. But she found the strength within herself through yoga, meditat…

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Taylor Steele: Making Waves As A Popular Surf Filmmaker And Finding Purpose In The Creative Process 47:39

6+ y ago47:39

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Life has a funny way of working out. When you have a passion and a desire to learn and grow, it's amazing who we get connected to and the opportunities that present itself. In Taylor's case, he never really dreamed of becoming a famous surf filmmaker. He just loved to surf and hang out with his buddies. He realized at an early age that he probably …

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Shannon Lee Simmons: Educating Us On Financial Literacy So We Can Live Worry Free With The New School Of Finance 1:00:03

6+ y ago1:00:03

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Do you worry about money and your future? Are you constantly blaming yourself when you work hard, but then go and splurge on something you probably didn't need? I'm sure this is everyone. And the blame game, guilty conscience is a real thing when it comes to our finances. There's the whole 'work hard, play hard' mentality; but that could be dangero…

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Christina Hug: Unleashing Our Creativity And Inner Maker With A Community Focused On DIY, Design And Technology 51:03

6+ y ago51:03

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Life doesn't always turn out how we plan. And that's OK, because everything we do is a learning experience. When Christina Hug moved from Toronto to San Francisco to work in the tech and startup field, she hustled to land a 'dream job.' The experience and knowledge she gained from that career opportunity was invaluable; but it was also leading to b…

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Tim Cormode: Redefining The Definition Of Ability By Empowering People With Disabilities Or Barrier Access to Nature 56:46

6+ y ago56:46

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You know those people who have always wanted to be an entrepreneur? Those people who only talk about the businesses they've built or are building? Well, Tim Cormode was never that guy. This was not the path he thought he'd be on. He always wanted to help people and make an impact in some way. He knew he wasn't destined for a shiny office or the cor…

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Sarah Stockdale: How She Built A Life As A Growth Hacker Scaling Early Stage Technology Companies 55:10

6+ y ago55:10

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What's a growth hacker, anyways? Unless you are familiar with the tech lingo, you may not know what a growth hacker is, little own what they do for a living. This isn't your typical marketing job. Growth hackers are basically creative, data driven individuals, who love looking at the numbers in order to see where and how a company can improve. They…

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Samantha Skelly: Guiding Women To Stop Using Food As A Drug And Empowering Them With Self-Love 47:51

6+ y ago47:51

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Samantha Skelly didn't always have a great relationship with food or her body, for that matter. For years she struggled in silence. Hiding her binge eating from friends and family, and masking it with over-exercising and fitness. It was only after a life situation forced her to leave England and move back home to Canada, that she really started to …

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Phoebe Lapine: Experimenting Her Way To A More Balanced & Healthy Life With The Wellness Project 57:23

6+ y ago57:23

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It's so easy to take our health and body for granted. Many of us go through life rarely having to fight any type of ailment, except for the common cold or flu. So when we do get sick, or get diagnosed with something, it can easily come as a huge shock. For wellness expert, gluten free chef and author of The Wellness Project, Phoebe Lapine, finding …

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Karlyn Percil: Teaching Women How To Play Bigger In Life & Love As A Neuro-Success Coach 1:00:01

6+ y ago1:00:01

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Leadership coach, Karlyn Percil, has always been on the track of motivating people and helping others live their best lives. But she wasn't always living hers. It wasn't until a chance opportunity forced her to confront her own internal demons, that she really started to analyze how she was showing up in the world. One question she often asks is ar…

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Matt Dajer: How A Summer Project Launched The Popular YouTube Channel Known As Yes Theory 49:05

6+ y ago49:05

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Have you ever been bored of your life? Like you know there's something bigger and better that you're meant to do? Everything in your life just feels comfortable... Well, Matt Dajer and his friends were all experiencing those exact feelings. So, to spice things up, they decided to start a 30 day project. Do something unique and different for 30 days…

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Tiffany Dufu: Teaching Us How To Drop The Ball In Our Lives, So We Can Do More By Doing Less 58:20

6+ y ago58:20

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Is that feeling of overwhelm creeping up on you again? Not sure how you're going to be able to get all that stuff done on your to-do list? Well, author, women and girls advocate and leadership expert, Tiffany Dufu, has a lesson for us to learn. It's time that we drop the ball in our lives, so we can actually do more by doing less. Tiffany has alway…

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Perry Grone: Uncovering His Passion For Filmmaking And Inspiring Others By Following His Curiosity 51:03

6+ y ago51:03

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Perry Grone has known what he was meant to do for years now! He uncovered his passion for filmmaking, before most of us even knew what hobbies were! When he was a teenager, his friends and him would make their own 'Jackass' inspired videos, and through experimentation, he learned video editing, storytelling, special effects and directing. It was al…

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Nicole Smith: Flying High With Her Unique Photography Business That's Changing The Travel Industry 1:02:39

7y ago1:02:39

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Have you ever gone on vacation, only to return with way too many selfies and blurry photos? Well, that almost happened to the founder of Flytographer, Nicole Smith. She was a few days into her trip with her best friend in Paris, when they both realized that their photos weren't properly depicting the great time they were having. Instead of taking m…

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Lauren Biegler: Finding Her Purpose Through The Creation Of An Impactful Travel Company Called We Journey 1:04:52

7y ago1:04:52

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It's hard to understand why you can feeling so unhappy, when on paper, it looks like you have it all going for you. A successful career by 25 that many people work years to create. A long term relationship. Living in one of the most coveted cities in the world. But for some reason, you still feel empty. That's how Lauren Biegler felt, before her li…

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Ann Shoket: Former Editor-In-Chief Of Seventeen Examines How Millennial Women Can Live The Big Life 53:51

7y ago53:51

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Ann Shoket had a dream career that many women only dream of. She worked her way up in the publishing world to become the Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen Magazine from 2007-2014. In a lot of way, it probably seemed like she had it all and was already living the big life. But what does that mean? How do you find work-life balance and or does that even e…

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Cassie Day: Crushing The Fitness Game Through Community Building And Empowerment 58:10

7y ago58:10

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Do you ever find that some people have a smile that is so contagious, it makes you smile? That's how I felt when I came across Cassie Day on Instagram. A bunch of people I knew were connected to Cassie, and immediately I felt like I needed to know more about her. She's a personal trainer, holistic nutritionist, and corporate wellness expert. This h…

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Chaz Hutton: From Post-It Notes To A Book Deal Thanks To Instagram and a Witty Sense of Humour 49:55

7y ago49:55

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It's funny how your life can change in a instant. Charles 'Chaz' Hutton, also known as Insta Chaz, was working as an architect when he started uploading his stick drawings to Instagram. He didn't really think anything of it. Just that his friends liked his cartoons. All of his drawings cleverly depict his own life musings. He originally was drawing…

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Nick Pearce: Creating A Unique Social Enterprise That Gives Back To People Experiencing Homelessness 55:02

7y ago55:02

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I love coming across stories of people who are giving back to their communities. And that's exactly what a group of friends in Melbourne are doing with their unique social enterprise known as HoMie. The idea for the not-for-profit actually arose based on one of the Co-founders sheer curiosity in wanting to know the stories of those he saw on the st…

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Julian Gleizer: Harnessing The On-Demand Economy By Making Grocery Shopping More Convenient 42:19

7y ago42:19

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Sometimes 24 hours in a day is just not enough time to get everything done. And after a full days work, and other commitments, the last thing you probably feel like doing is hitting up a busy grocery store for food. That's exactly how Julian Gleizer - founder of Instabuggy- felt after working 12-15 hr days while building his business. He felt he co…

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Danielle Holloway: Stepping Away From The Corporate World To Start A Company That Embraces The Rain 54:22

7y ago54:22

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Leaving a cushy paying job that you like and jumping into the unknown, is probably one of the hardest things to do. No longer do you have stability or a paycheque. It's all up to you to succeed. There were times at the beginning that Danielle would hide her side hustle from the world. Packing the gum boots and shipping them to customers in the even…

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Gracia Dyer Jalea: Building An Innovative Hub To Share The Diverse Stories Of Toronto's Immigrant Community 58:10

7y ago58:10

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Imagine feeling like you just didn't belong or that your stories weren't being heard? You'd almost feel invisible and ultimately, that would leave you with a sense of disconnect to your community. For Gracia Dyer Jalea and her six co-founders, they wanted the Toronto Ward Museum to accurately share stories of immigrants who moved to Toronto and hel…

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Cam Greenwood: Founding Monsta Surf And Creating A Movement That Positively Impacts The World 58:03

7y ago58:03

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Make sure you have dreams that are bigger than yourself. Live passionately and chase after them with everything you have. Those are just some of the beliefs that Cam Greenwood expressed in this epic interview. As the founder of one of the fastest growing surf brands in the world, he lives his life with no limits and is constantly trying to push him…

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Kit & J.R: Seeking New Meaning To Work And Play With Their Idle Theory 57:26

7y ago57:26

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Ever thought of packing it all in and starting a completely different life, that goes against everything society ever expected from you? Well for Kit and J.R of Idle Theory Bus, they've definitely decided to take the road less traveled. And they've rarely looked back. After working long hours at jobs they sometimes liked and other times loathed, th…

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Rosa Halpern: How She Took Her Love For History And Art & Launched An Edgy Fashion Brand 51:56

7y ago51:56

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Rosa Halpern grew up drawing and designing things as a kid. So going into fashion wasn't a stretch of the imagination. But instead of going the traditional route of studying at Parsons or FIT, Rosa decided to go to the Art Institute of Chicago. The interdisciplinary nature of her education encouraged a more conceptual approach to design and fashion…

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Elise Darma: How She Used Social Media To Design A Life Of Travel And Location Freedom 54:22

7y ago54:22

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Elise got her first taste of travel on a Contiki tour and never looked back. She was bit by the travel bug. But that also meant that she wasn't suited for the 9-5 lifestyle and being chained to a desk job for the rest of her life. The travel bug meant that she needed to figure out how to create a life that incorporated her passion for travel, while…

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Jonathan & Queenie Phair: Inspiring Healthy Living With Their Joint Love For Yoga, Travel & Retreats 1:01:25

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Jonathan Phair never really got the whole "yoga" thing. That was until his wife, Queenie, suggested he give it a try. And at first he didn't like it. He makes it very clear that yoga - like anything else- takes time to get good at. It doesn't happen overnight. For Queenie, her journey to becoming a yogi was a bit different. She was never a very act…

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Mary Young: Building A Fashion Company That Promotes Sustainability And Self Love 54:48

7y ago54:48

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Mary was always interested in fashion. She was often looked at as a bit of an outsider growing up, because when everyone was interested in sports or playing outside, Mary was designing her own clothes and interested in everything having to do with fashion. Fast forward a few years, and Mary now has her own signature line of lingerie and loungewear …

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Stephanie Ciccarrelli: How She Turned An Idea On A Napkin Into An International Brand With Her Husband 1:06:34

7y ago1:06:34

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From a chance encounter, to building an international brand; Stephanie Ciccarrelli has made a name for herself in the Canadian entrepreneurial space. Partly by accident. She was looking to get a vocal demo tape done after University, as she was hoping to one day break into the music scene as a recording artist. But instead, the sound engineer that …

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Erik Weihenmayer: A Blind Man's Journey To Kayak The Grand Canyon And Create A Movement Inspired By No Barriers 1:02:42

7y ago1:02:42

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Have you ever met someone in your life that just leaves such a profound impression on you? Someone who you feel could probably move mountains? Well in my opinion, Erik Weihenmayer is one of those people. At an early age, Erik went completely blind due to a rare condition and it changed the course of his life. He had to re-learn how to do practicall…

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Lauren Berger: How 15 Internships Opened The Door To Book Deals And A Company That Helps Young People Land Their Dream Job 1:05:46

7+ y ago1:05:46

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I'm sure we've all at least done one internship in our lifetime. But imagine doing 15 internships - while still in University. That's exactly what Lauren Berger did and her friends coined her The Intern Queen. Which subsequently led her to start her own business. After taking on so many intern roles with a variety of communications, PR and media co…

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Peter Joynt: From Living With A Speech Impediment, To Using His Love For Music And Positivity To Inspire Others 58:25

7+ y ago58:25

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Have you ever hated being singled out in a big group? Now imagine you have a learning disability or something that makes you so different from other kids growing up, that they bully you or tease you because you aren't "normal." Peter Joynt experienced this a lot as a kid. Luckily he says, he was a big kid, who didn't let bully's push him around; bu…

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Erin Bury: The Power Of Networking And How She Built Her Dream Career In The Entrepreneurial Tech Space 1:10:11

7+ y ago1:10:11

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Did you know what you wanted to be when you were younger? I definitely did not. One day I wanted to drive a school bus, the next day I wanted ten kids and a limo. For Erin Bury, Managing Director of Eighty Eight Agency, she always knew she wanted to be in marketing and complete a journalism degree. From an early age, she would have discussions arou…

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Laura Davidson: Motivating Others To Sweat More And Sweat Together Through The Creation Of A Social Fitness App Called Whistle 53:00

7+ y ago53:00

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Have you ever started a fitness routine, only to fall off a few weeks - or heck- a few days later? And don't you just want to find others who can help you stay motivated and accountable to your personal fitness goals? Well, now there's an App that can help make all your wishes come true. Laura Davidson is the founder of the social fitness app known…

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Komal Ahmad: Tackling Food Waste With An Inventive Idea Designed To End The World's Biggest Problem- Hunger 51:34

7+ y ago51:34

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Komal Ahmad didn't set out to be the CEO of a company destined to change the world. She always wanted to help others and make an impact; but in a completely different way. She was actually studying to be a naval doctor, when her world was thrown upside down- in a great way. One day, as she was walking to the University of Berkeley's campus, she not…

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Lauren McPhillips: How To Carve Your Own Niche As A Blogger And Make A Living By The Written Word 48:39

7+ y ago48:39

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Let's get real for a moment. None of us REALLY know what we are doing with our lives. But the ones who look like they're having the most fun, took risks to get to where they are. Lauren McPhillips is one of those people. If you follow her on social media, you'd think she's got this dream life. All the perfect pictures. Gallivanting all over the wor…

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