Best Erin Hug Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating an Unscheduled Summer (And Great Season 2!) 17:09

26d ago17:09

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Send us a Text Message. As moms, the word “busy” is often attached to our names. There are a million things to get done at work and at home, and we’re making them ALL happen. But what if we let some things go, especially over the summer? Last season, we talked about managing the summertime shuffle with camp drop-offs and spreadsheets, but as we clo…

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5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Career Clarity: Erin’s Story 21:21

1M ago21:21

21:21

Send us a Text Message. Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress. Enter AI! Stop clicking around and join Becca and Mar…

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How to Advance Your Career in One Minute 22:07

2M ago22:07

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Send us a Text Message. Do you want to know how to advance your career? Want to do it in just one minute? You’re in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle. When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets…

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Soaring to New Heights: Lillian Parker's Skydiving Adventure 29:55

1M ago29:55

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Episode #68 - Hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the joy of chatting with the remarkable Lillian Parker, a resident at The Village of Riverside Glen in Guelph, who has an extraordinary story to share. Lillian is a true thrill-seeker. She recently went skydiving and described the experience as "fantastic" and "better than a bird." Even tho…

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Turn Transferable Skills into Transferable Solutions: Heidi’s Story 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

Send us a Text Message. For the past 15 years, Heidi has been a third grade teacher and she’s amazing at it. The problem is that Heidi isn’t sure she wants to teach anymore. In fact, she’s quite sure of it! The classroom was great for a season, but it’s time for a change. Heidi is feeling stuck though. If she wants to transition out of the classroo…

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Curling, Chicken Coops, and Counting Blessings with Murray Woods 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Episode #67 - Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of speaking with Murray Woods, a man with a wealth of life experiences and wisdom (Recorded at The Village of Arbour Trails in Guelph). Murray, born in 1932 on a farm in Dufferin County, shared vivid memories from his childhood, including a daring ride on the back of a car at the age…

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Let’s Talk Money: Madeline’s Story 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

Send us a Text Message. Madeline is a mom of two living in Michigan with her two kids and husband. She’s been in management consulting at a large firm since graduating from business school fifteen years ago, and while she loved the work at first it has taken a toll. The travel is too much for how she wants to live her life with two young children a…

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Building Your Network as an Introvert: Abby's Story 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Send us a Text Message. It's no surprise to Abby that on every personality assessment she has ever taken, she's as far to the Introvert side of the scale as she can get! Her husband is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit. As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle…

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Career Lessons from Our Moms : Cindy & Helene's Stories 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

Send us a Text Message. In honor of Mother's Day, in this special episode, Becca and Marie take a trip down memory lane to share stories about the women who shaped their lives and careers - their moms! Joins us as we reminisce about the valuable lessons and share anecdotes about how our moms balanced work, family, and everything in between.…

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Confronting Ageism with Ashton Applewhite 42:46

2M ago42:46

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Episode #66 - Hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle delve into the pervasive issue of ageism with renowned author and activist Ashton Applewhite. The discussion opens with personal anecdotes from Kathy and Evelyn, who share their experiences of ageism in professional and personal settings, highlighting its subtle yet impactful presence in everyd…

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Navigating Maternal Mental Health: Colleen's Story 24:00

3M ago24:00

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Send us a Text Message. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and in honor of the millions of women impacted by Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety every year, we are welcoming maternal mental health advocate and author Colleen Imler to the podcast this week. Colleen's passion for advocating for new parents navigating the postpartum experie…

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"Mommy is the boss!": Jenny's Story 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Send us a Text Message. Marie and Becca often discuss how becoming moms has influenced their careers, yet there's another side to this story. Our careers also influence our children in beautiful ways! This week we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and bl…

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Family, Hobbies and Embracing Technology with Emily Jarratt 35:35

3M ago35:35

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Episode #65 - In this inspiring episode, hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable Emily Jarratt, who at 99 years old, shared her rich tapestry of life experiences with us. Emily joins us from The Village of Tansley Woods retirement in Burlington. Emily, originally from England, moved to Canada in 195…

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If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story 19:28

3M ago19:28

19:28

Send us a Text Message. Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process. Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover…

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Stories from the Green Bench Trailer 1:25

3M ago1:25

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Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. ----more---- The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the sti…

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The Write Stuff: Whitney’s Story 12:08

4M ago12:08

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Send us a Text Message. Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren’t used to their full capacity. For the most part, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the it…

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Scones, Hugs and Building Relationships with Rob Dore and Shirley 28:06

3M ago28:06

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Episode #64 - Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of chatting with two very special guests, Shirley, a resident at The Village of Glendale Crossing in London, and Rob Dore, chaplain and baking aficionado of the community. Shirley shared her journey of moving into the village to avoid the risks of living alone in a townhouse. Known a…

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Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story 14:20

4M ago14:20

14:20

Send us a Text Message. Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through. So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point? Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degre…

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Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions: Emily’s Story 23:45

4M ago23:45

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Send us a Text Message. If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you! This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of t…

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Embracing Compassion with Royal Hamel 36:14

4M ago36:14

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Episode #63 - In this heartfelt episode of #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench, Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of conversing with the inspiring Royal Hamel from The Village of Winston Park in Kitchener. Royal, who we met at the Schlegel Village Operational Planning Conference in Niagara Falls (Bonus LIVE Episode), share…

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How to Rock Your Performance Review: Bella’s Story 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

Send us a Text Message. Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves. Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot. In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance…

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Using Critical Thinking with Self-Compassion: Stephanie's Story 27:25

5M ago27:25

27:25

Send us a Text Message. Perfectionism feels like a bad word, but is it? Maybe there is another way to reframe how we think about striving for perfection as professionals and parents that can help us move toward our goals without burning out. This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps worki…

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The Wisdom in Anger : Lisa's Story 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

Send us a Text Message. If you've ever felt anger building up inside you due to resentment and frustration at home or at work, then you are JUST like us. The best news, though, is that Lisa Marchiano wants to give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what…

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Owning Your Power Quotient: Shelmina's Story 28:17

5M ago28:17

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Send us a Text Message. You've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career? This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two. Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentiona…

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Success On The Job : Elizabeth's Story 16:55

5M ago16:55

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Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth is excited about starting her new job, but she is also nervous. She wants to make a great first impression when walking into the office and that feels like a lot of pressure! Plus she'll be learning new processes, new systems, new responsibilities – whew, it's tiring just thinking about it! To calm some of those ne…

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From Teacher to Etsy Shop Entrepreneur: Jacqueline's Story 29:12

6M ago29:12

29:12

Send us a Text Message. Attention teachers, this one is for you! If you've ever thought about leaving the classroom to use your creativity in a different way, there is a different way forward. Meet Jacqueline Butler! Jacqueline is a former high school teacher and an Etsy & Online Business Coach who teaches her students how to make profitable passiv…

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Moving On After Maternity Leave: Kelly’s Story 16:52

6M ago16:52

16:52

Send us a Text Message. Kelly has worked in project management for an insurance company for the past six years. During that time she has given birth to her two children and is in the middle of her second maternity leave. The company has good healthcare and maternity benefits and Kelly feels fortunate and grateful that her family’s needs have been c…

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Fund The Life You Want By Owning Your Money : Belinda's Story 27:13

6M ago27:13

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Send us a Text Message. Business owners - this one is especially for YOU! Because there’s something happening behind the scenes way too often for coaches and experts that no one’s really talking about, and we think it’s time to address it head-on. We're talking about how many amazing business owners, just like you, are working way too hard to grow …

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Vision Boarding Your Career Criteria: Beth’s Story 21:07

6M ago21:07

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Send us a Text Message. Career Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure. However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had a…

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Supporting Leaders with Young Children : Verena's Story 21:01

6M ago21:01

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Send us a Text Message. Verena Hefti MBE is the CEO and Founder of Leaders Plus, a social enterprise to support leaders with young children to continue to progress their careers. She believes no one should have to choose between becoming a CEO and enjoying motherhood. In 2019, She was a young mom who took 60 leaders with 40 babies to the UK House o…

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Tapping into Creativity with the Power of "Yet": Queen's Story 36:01

7M ago36:01

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Send us a Text Message. Like many of us, Queen Allotey-Pappoe did not have her whole life and career mapped out at 18. And it's a good thing she didn't, because without being open to following her curiosity and embracing a natural draw toward solving problems, the Queen Adeline brand wouldn't exist today! Join Becca and Marie and their fellow socce…

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The Ripple Effect of Living a Life Aligned With Your Goals: Heather's Story 22:36

7M ago22:36

22:36

Send us a Text Message. Throw a stone into a pond and you can't help but notice the ripples that quickly spread out beyond the point of impact. That same ripple effect happens when you prioritize your health and well-being as a parent and professional. The positive impact is far beyond you! Join Becca, Marie, and our guest Heather Dumas, a healthy …

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Bringing Our Kids to Work Day: Becca and Marie's Kids Share Their Stories 8:43

7M ago8:43

8:43

Send us a Text Message. To close out 2023, we're doing something special. This week we welcome our kids to the podcast and ask what THEY want to be when they grow up. We were also lucky enough to get advice from some really smart young minds about what to do as we face inflection points in our careers. Big thanks to Thomas, Tristan, Jack, Norah, an…

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How to Make Networking WORK with Great Questions: Cindy’s Story 22:08

8M ago22:08

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Send us a Text Message. Cindy is a mom of 2 who has spent the last 10 years working for a nonprofit. She’s been feeling the itch to leave her job managing partnerships and move into a for profit company, but after sending out a few applications and hearing radio silence she doesn’t know where to take her search next. Enter networking, but not just …

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Episode 74 - Sophie Hargreaves on finding adventure and alpaca farming in Sanzay, Deux-Sèvres 37:26

8M ago37:26

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In episode 74 of Profiles in Franceformation, my guest is Sophie Hargreaves, owner of La Petite Ferme d'Alpaga - a small alpaca farm in Sanzay, located in the Deux Sèvres in the western French countryside. Sophie, along with her husband Will, moved to France to start their alpaca farm in the period between COVID and Brexit. They are now the proud p…

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Accelerate Your Dreams by Mobilizing Your Network: Melissa's Story 28:48

8M ago28:48

28:48

Send us a Text Message. Dare to dream big to achieve your goals! Join Becca and Marie as they discuss creativity and the power of being authentic and sincere with Melissa Llarena. Melissa is the author of Fertile Imagination a guide for moms who want to rediscover this versatile superpower to make a difference in the world. She is an imagination co…

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Helping Moms in the "Messy Middle of Life and Career": Christine's Story 28:14

8M ago28:14

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Send us a Text Message. As moms, we want to be the best version of ourselves at home and at work. But without the village at our doorsteps, working parents of today need more support and community. Christine Anastasia, Working Mom Coach and founder of her own Coaching and Consulting business, is on a mission to find solutions and practical ways to …

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Episode 73: Lacey Bertrand-Reilly talks about joining the Your Franceformation Team, and the ebbs and flows of life in France. 44:37

8M ago44:37

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In episode 73 of Profiles in Franceformation my guest is Lacey Bertrand-Reilly, the new Franceformation Team Member. In this episode, we discuss how Lacey ended up living in France, and why they have opted for Countryside living over the Big City Lifestyle. You will also hear: 💜 Why a courtesy robe or scarf is a top tip for people using the healthc…

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Entrepreneurship Isn’t for Me Anymore, Now What?: Krista’s Story 14:29

8M ago14:29

14:29

Send us a Text Message. When Krista’s youngest child went into kindergarten, she and her spouse at the time decided that now was the perfect time for her to launch her own business. And for the next seven years, Krista was in her sweet spot building a fitness company she loved and that gained a great following. Things have shifted in Krista’s life …

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Episode 72: Michael Yuille explains how to avoid financial mistakes during the relocation process that can cost you thousands. 47:30

9M ago47:30

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In episode 72 of Profiles in Franceformation my guest is Michael Yuille, a British financial advisor living in the south of France near Toulouse. After deciding to move to France with his family, Michael became aware of the many challenges people face when trying to do retirement and financial planning while living abroad. British and American clie…

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Teaching Character, Compassion, and Resilience: Ann's Story 26:42

9M ago26:42

26:42

Send us a Text Message. Somehow Becca and Marie have made it into Season 2 without crying, but that ends today with our guest, Ann McKitrick. Join us to hear Ann's story of career transition and the advice she shares with parents of young kids. You'll leave with a weight lifted off your chest along with practical tips to manage parenthood as you gr…

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People, Care, Quality: LIVE from Operational Planning 47:18

9M ago47:18

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An exciting episode for you as hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of hosting a LIVE recording at the Schlegel Villages Operational Planning Conference in Niagara Falls, where we explored the theme of "People, Care, and Quality." First to join us on the Green Bench is Ann Baxter: Anne is a resident at The Village of Wentworth …

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Giving is Selfish - Jenn's Story 19:54

9M ago19:54

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Send us a Text Message. As parents we're often in "giving" mode, but have you ever thought about the benefits of giving to your health and well-being? We have the pleasure of interviewing published author, coach, speaker, fundraiser, and mom of two Jenn Klein whose book Giving is Selfish was published on October 30th. Jenn is on a mission to share …

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Episode 71: How Jacqueline Menoret and Maria Laura Ribadeneira are giving opportunity for different voices to express themselves in France. 41:46

9M ago41:46

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In Episode 71 of Profiles in Franceformation. Allison is joined by Jacqueline Menoret and Maria Laura Ribadeneira. Jacqueline studied abroad in Montpellier and then at the London School of Economics before marrying her French husband and working in higher education in Paris. She founded the Immigrant Book Club in 2020, where she was soon joined as …

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Halloween Special - Taking the Scary Out of Personal Branding: Melissa's Story 22:54

9M ago22:54

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Send us a Text Message. To celebrate Halloween, today we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes and scariest topics - Personal Branding! Personal branding can feel really scary! Instead of preparing ourselves for a job search or career growth, it feels like we're trying to sell toothbrushes! And honestly, while we’re used to telling stories…

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Tracing Roots and Learning Morse Code with John Hofstee 31:15

9M ago31:15

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Episode #62 - Kathy Buckworth & Evelyn Brindle had the pleasure of sitting down with John Hofstee, a remarkable individual from The Village of Riverside Glen in Guelph with a wealth of wisdom to share. From tracing his family roots in Holland and beyond to learning and engaging in conversations through Morse code and on the ham radio. Here are thre…

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Planning for Baby #2: Anna’s Story 19:29

9M ago19:29

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Send us a Text Message. Anna had her first baby last year and is starting to think about having a second child. Since returning from maternity leave to her job in corporate communications, things have been going well and she has the flexibility she needs. However, she is wondering if this job will still fit her life when baby #2 arrives. Two kids i…

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Episode 70: Spiritual forces and Admin Challenges - Author John Frederick recounts the trials and tribulations of moving to Paris 37:46

10M ago37:46

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Welcome to Episode 70 of Profiles in Franceformation. I'm your host, Allison Grant Louness, and this week our guest is John Frederick. John worked in government and lived many lives in the U. S. before coming to France as a visitor to follow his dream of living in Paris. Since arriving, he's written multiple books, including Prosperity Now and Pari…

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From Facebook Recruiting to Our Town’s Family Coffee Spot: Casey’s Story 31:22

10M ago31:22

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Send us a Text Message. What would it take for you to leave a big-name company and a stable job to take a chance on yourself? This week we welcome our very first guest, Casey Winner, dad of two and co-founder of LittleTown Coffee. Entrepreneurship comes in many different flavors and Casey’s story will inspire you to tap into your creativity to make…

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The Power of Pursuing Your Passions with Emily & Bob Leland 34:19

10M ago34:19

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Episode #61 - Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle welcome two incredible individuals from The Village at University Gates in Waterloo, Bob and Emily Leland, who shared their passions, stories, and wisdom with us. Here are three key takeaways from this inspiring conversation: 1️⃣ The Power of Positivity: Bob and Emily emphasized the importance of mai…

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