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Bobbie the Awesome discusses gambling addiction, self care, sobriety and recovery strategies for problem gambling, alcohol and addiction. Raising awareness around gambling addiction has become a passion for Bobbie as she continues her daily journey away from a bet while striving to be a better human. You will gain education about gambling disorder, various addictions and be exposed to different methods for recovery, abstinence and a better way of living for both the addict and loved ones, th ...
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This show will take you on Bobbie's Journey through building her 2 businesses as a newer entrepreneur. She has been learning a lot of things the hard way and wants to save you the mistakes or wasted resources. Bobbie quit gambling in 2017 and has learned many lessons in her recovery that helped initiate the business and helps her deal with the challenges of business in the similar ways as she deals with overcoming addiction. She also uses the show to highlight other entrepreneurs she has mee ...
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Celebrating the power of our stories to help us rise above life’s challenges and transform them into greater purpose and authentic connections. Each one of us has a story. A story of overcoming, of illumination, of transformation, of determination. This is what Epic Exchanges is all about.
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This week, we introduce you to Bobbie “The Awesome” Malatesta. Bobbie Malatesta is the creator of 3-21 No Kiddin’ Nonalcoholic Beverage Store & Sober Social Club. Bobbie’s mission is to create Recovery Playgrounds, to encourage adults to “play” again, remove the stigma around addiction and live life to the fullest. Bobbie is a podcaster, author and…
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This week our guest is Kelly Mariah, another one of the authors in our new collaborative book, The Strength to Shift, available now from your favourite book seller! Kelly Mariah is a certified coach, speaker and trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team. She believes that intentional personal growth, a positive support system, and finding purpose in…
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This week, learn about Canadian hero, Terry Fox, who inspired an entire country with his Marathon of Hope as the 44th Annual Terry Fox Run happens on September 15th! Exchange Quotes: “I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.” – Terry Fox “I want to try the impossible to show it can b…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 1. Introduction to the "3, 2, 1. No Kiddin." special SIPS series with host BobbiE the Awesome and guest Milan Martin, founder and CEO of the non-alcoholic spirits brand Free Spirits. 2. Milan shares his journey from working in the advertising industry in New York City to starting Free Spirits, driven by his de…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Introducing the Sips Club - A Monthly Non-Alcoholic Drink Box Key Points: 1. Bobbie is launching a new monthly subscription box called the "Sips Club" that will feature a curated selection of non-alcoholic and functional drinks. 2. The box will include "fan favorite" drinks, information about the brands and in…
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This week our guest is Peggy Meyer, another one of the authors in our upcoming new collaborative book, The Strength to Shift (releasing on September 9, 2024) Peggy Meyer is a farmer’s wife, mother of six and lifelong learner who is passionate about the topics of personal growth and mindset. As a mental health therapist for nearly 25 years, she focu…
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This week our guest is 2016 and 2024 Canadian Paralympian, Nathan Clement Nathan Clement has been an athlete his whole life. After a stroke caused by chicken pox at the age of 2 that caused him to lose mobility on one side of his body, Nathan entered sports as a way to help him regain some control over his left side. With parents and siblings who w…
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This week our guest is Tami Goulet, another one of the authors in our upcoming new collaborative book, The Strength to Shift (releasing on September 9, 2024) Tami Goulet, the Soulful Business Alchemist behind Speak Your Soul Magicks, leverages over 25 years of corporate experience and 5+ years as a solopreneur to empower entrepreneurs. Combining pe…
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This week our guest is Robyn Tidrick, one of the authors in our upcoming new collaborative book, The Strength to Shift (releasing on September 9, 2024) Robyn Tidrick received her Bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Washington and lived more of her life in Washington state. After a decade of being a stay-at-home mom, Robyn took on …
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This week, we talk about who is our inspiration as Kelly shares her first memory of being inspired by someone else, Canadian Olympian, Silken Laumann. Kelly Snider’s journey began at the age of three when she was rescued from a house fire that took the lives of both of her parents. Diving into her own story and finding deeper understanding and heal…
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This week our guest is Danielle Reedy Danielle Reedy (she/her) is an Olympian, Speaker, Coach, Author, and Podcast Host. From Canada to Australia, she pursued her impossible dream of joining the Australian National Synchronised Swimming Team and competing in the Olympics, achieving that goal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. After five years on the…
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This week our guest is Deece Casillas Deece Casillas is an internationally touring Latino comedian who has performed across America, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, and the Bahamas. He has been featured on LMAO TV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi, Roku Comedy Channel, has recorded two albums: The Northwest Comedy Mixtape Vol. 1 + 2, was voted Nort…
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This week our guest is Melissa Armstrong Melissa Armstrong has faced a lifetime of trauma and abuse, struggling with mental health issues from a young age. At 18, she experienced the devastating accident and subsequent death of her brother, adding to her existing struggles with anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Despite her hardships, Melissa has shown…
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This week our guest is Nikki O’Dea Nikki O'Dea is a health coach and RN. She loves helping women build healthy habits that are enjoyable and fit their busy life. She's the creator and lead coach of the Keep It Off Academy, a 13-week fat loss program for women to lose weight without restrictive diets. Exchange Quotes: “I failed over and over and ove…
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This week's guest is Danielle La Rose. Danielle La Rose is a Body Confidence Coach & Wellness Strategist, Pretty POWERful Girl Mentor, and Motivational Fitness Instructor. Leaning on her education with a Master’s Degree in Sociology with a focus in women’s health, and combining it with her own wellness journey, Danielle strives to inspire & motivat…
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This week our guest is Christy Holt Christy Holt is a self-proclaimed Happiness Hussy, adventure guide, podcast host of Create Your Happy and international best-selling author of Unstuck For Women, Run For Your Life and others. Christy is on a mission to spread happiness around the planet, one beautiful soul at a time. Christy uses her signature CR…
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This week our guest is Shelley Blechar Chef Shelley has had a successful personal chef business for over 15 years, and when she’s not cooking for her clients, she helps passionate cooks start their own personal chef business so they can get paid to do what they love, cook, without spending tens of thousands of dollars on culinary school or sacrific…
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This week our guest is Wendy Cole Knowing from childhood she was a girl, Wendy yielded to familial and societal expectations to fit in. At age 67, Wendy changed her life with her transition. Beginning in January 2015 she focused internally: accepting who she really was, confronting fears, doubts, and anxieties that held her back for decades. She to…
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This week our guest is Laticia Brice Laticia is a black woman in tech who is not afraid to take risks or break from tradition, whether it’s leaving a successful career behind to go after her dreams, taking over a European River Tour, or diving into the Mediterranean. She created the Digital Growth HUB membership to give overwhelmed entrepreneurs a …
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This week our guest is Carmen Leal Carmen Leal is a storyteller and the author of multiple books, articles, devotionals, and human-interest stories. Carmen relocated from Hawaii to Oshkosh, yes, there is a story behind the move, and has become an awesome dog mom. Carmen and her husband have become reluctant gardeners and know a crazy amount about W…
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Today we feature another children’s book author and welcome Vie Portland to Epic Exchanges Vie Portland is a confidence coach, an author, a motivational speaker, and a social entrepreneur. Her aim in life is to leave the world a kinder, happier, more confident, place than when she joined, and her children's books are part of that. Exchange Quotes: …
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This week our guest is Emily Kady Emily Kady is a Spiritual Medium and Intuitive Channeler who understands the pressures of overachievement all too well. Despite her many accomplishments, including owning two 7-figure businesses by the age of 37, she found herself suffocating under the weight of others' expectations, as she was just striving to fit…
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This week our guest is Jason Clawson Jason Clawson is a therapist with over 16 years' experience, specializing in trauma, grief, addiction, and mental health. In 2018, his wife's battle with stage 4 Colon Cancer turned his world upside down. After her passing, Jason grappled with depression and isolation but found healing through love, support and …
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This week our guest is Bill Lee-Emery In August 2022, Bill was diagnosed with throat cancer. Having previously enjoyed a healthy life this was a shock to the system. But Bill had an advantage over many of the other cancer patients he saw in the waiting rooms waiting for treatment. He had 40 years of working with mindset principles and emotional res…
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This week our guest is Julie Letizia After battling what western medicine called ‘an incurable disease’, Julie started looking for healthier alternatives to the way she and her fellow university students were fueling their bodies to handle the heavy workloads and demands of post-secondary education. This led to the idea and creation of Benny, a goo…
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This week our guest is Karen Laos Karen is a Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator who leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on some of the world’s most coveted stages to help her clients transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving the…
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Today we feature another children’s book author and welcome Angela Smith to Epic Exchanges Angela Smith is a New Zealand author who writes books on self-esteem and resiliency for 3 – 8-year-olds. These books are used in classrooms around the world and help children learn about healthy boundaries, resiliency, and how to stop bullying. Alongside her …
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This week our guest is Vera from Flexibility with Vera Vera is a Toronto-based personal trainer and flexibility coach who is working to create a space in the fitness industry beyond weight loss, diet culture, and fatphobia. Their platform, Flexibility with Vera, aims to help people worldwide discover body-neutral movement. Exchange Quotes: "Take yo…
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Today we welcome Kristin Ormiston back to Epic Exchanges Kristin resides in Smithers, BC where she is a musician, best-selling author, and so much more! She has lived, taught, and played music all over the world, from Australia to Japan to Pender Island, British Columbia and more. The inspiration for Kristin’s music comes from the people she surrou…
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Today we feature another children’s book author and welcome Shari Lillico to Epic Exchanges Shari is a Best Selling Author, speaker, coach, and intuitive healer who has become a beacon of inspiration for those who have felt the need to hide their true selves. From her own experience of being a daydreaming child to becoming free of societal expectat…
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This week our guest is Kelly Neff, a certified coach, speaker, trainer, and DISC Behavioral Consultant with the Maxwell Leadership Team. She is also a certified Enneagram - Motions of the Soul Practitioner. Kelly believes that consistent personal growth and a positive support system are two vital keys to success. She believes these two keys, in add…
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At the end of August, I was one of the featured speakers at the Purposeful You online summit. My topic was that we have one life to live today. And my presentation was, as expected, about how important our stories are – but even more crucial, is that we never know just how much time we have to capture those stories – our own, those of our grandpare…
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This week our guest is Jennifer McFarland Jennifer has been a TFT Tapping practitioner for 10 years and is also an international speaker, author of “The Monarch & The Manager”. She works with women with ADHD and shows them how to vanquish the fear, shame, and loss that comes from inconsistent actions. Exchange Quotes: “You have been criticizing you…
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Today we feature another children’s book author and welcome Shahin Najak to Epic Exchanges Shahin Najak is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Coach for parents, teachers and caregivers. Her passion lies in supporting adults and children, particularly parents and teenagers, in bringing back joy and connection and building better relationships using …
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This week our guest is Markku Kostamo Markku Kostamo currently serves as Director of Development with Sanctuary Mental Health. Markku has served in the non-profit sector for over twenty years and is passionate about seeing organizations grow and develop in executing their mission and impact. Exchange Quotes: “Sometimes it takes an overwhelming brea…
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Today I’m happy to welcome Rosemary Holbrook. Rosemary is a yoga teacher, recovering addict, entrepreneur, researcher, adventurer, and experience collector. She is studying to be a yoga therapist and is a certified Vedic astrologer. When she’s not immersing herself in the work of helping others heal from trauma and cultivate resilience in their liv…
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Today I’m happy to welcome Mark Nendick. Mark is a certified personal trainer and a nutrition and lifestyle coach who lives in Merritt, British Columbia. In 2010, overweight and riddled with anxiety, Mark knew there had to be a better way to live and feel, and this is where his own health and wellness journey began. Today, he, through his company P…
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This week we introduce a new feature to Epic Exchanges. Once a month we will be welcoming a children’s book author to share their book and story with us. To kick things off, we are joined by Allison Parry, author of “Emmie the Empath and the Kintsugi Vase” Exchange Quotes: “The planet does not need more successful people, but it does desperately ne…
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With today's episode, we relaunch the podcast after more than a year on hiatus while I completed and released my book, "Your Story Your Strength." With this relaunch, we will be featuring more guests sharing their own stories of overcoming, achievement, triumph and more. Today's guest is Brielle Cotterman, TEDx speaker, publicity expert and celebri…
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091 Our guest for today's The Recovering Entrepreneur Show episode is David Price. He is a full-time Christian ministry for over 30 years. David assisted individuals from all backgrounds in designing and achieving their ideal lives. Some lacked direction, while others needed guidance. Some of the topics he discussed during our chat are: the power o…
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090 What sets highly-successful people apart? Is it raw talent, luck, or a stroke of genius? While these factors may play a role, the real secret lies in their daily habits – the building blocks of their achievements. Dive into the power habits that propel these individuals to greatness and learn how to infuse them into your own life. Our guest for…
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089 If you're an expectant mother, congratulations on this miraculous journey of motherhood! As you embrace the joy and anticipation of welcoming your little one, this episode is especially for you! In this episode, we've discussed some essential life-saving tips to safeguard your well-being and nurture a thriving pregnancy. Our guest for today's T…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 634 Embarking on the path of addiction recovery is a courageous step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. As you navigate this transformative journey, it's crucial to focus on finding happiness to support your healing and long-term well-being. In today's episode of 3-21 No Kiddin' Recovery Podcast, I …
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088 A lot of us were familiar with the word "meditate". And most people are really into this kind of thing and testify that it really helped them. But do we really understand meditation and the benefits we can get while doing it? In today's episode of The Recovering Entrepreneur Show, I was joined by Shai Tubali. He is a Ph.D. holder, a philosopher…
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087 In the dynamic world of negotiation, the power of femininity is a force to be reckoned with. Gone are the days when negotiation was viewed as a battlefield dominated by aggressive tactics. It's time to embrace a new paradigm, one that harnesses the unique strengths of femininity to achieve outstanding results. Feminine negotiation is not about …
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Day 18 of the #Fearless30Challenge: I don’t normally talk like this, but it has to be said! I can’t hold it back anymore today! It’s all coming out… If you desire to have: 1. Fulfillment 2.Joy & Happiness 3. Great Relationships 4. Presence 5. SERENITY In your life… Then it’s time that I call BS on escaping! Sp…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! “Day 17 of the #Fearless30Challenge: My Tale of Resilience… Today, I’m going to fearlessly share my entire journey with you… Once upon a time, I embarked on a remarkable journey, a journey that shaped me into the person I am today. It all started when I faced my greatest challenge, ADDICTION. Through the years…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! "Day 16 of the #Fearless30Challenge: I AM WORTH IT!! 💪 This goes for me and YOU!!! Today, I am going to fearlessly reflect on the old beliefs I used to have, beliefs that may resonate with many of my friends and readers. I used to believe I was unlovable and just not worth it. Not worth to be in healthy relati…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 632 Are you searching for the secret to a life that truly fulfills you? Look no further. The key to unlocking a life of deep meaning, joy, and satisfaction lies within you, waiting to be discovered. It's time to embark on a transformative journey and embrace the power that resides within your own hands. Our gu…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Day 15 of the #Fearless30Challenge: The MOST Powerful Investment I Ever Made! Today, I want to take a moment to fearlessly reflect on a significant investment decision that has had a profound impact on my life. This post may be as cliche as the come, but it is my truth! The most POWERFUL Investment I ever made…
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