Your Next Fifty Podcast is co-hosted by Jenny Mitchell and Sylvia Otvos: two coaches who invite you to play big so that you can achieve everything your heart desires. There’s never been a better time to be visible and own your space. And it’s definitely not too late to set your intention for this next chapter of your life. What do you want to create? How do you want to show up? How can you build more wealth? This podcast will help you make your next 50 years the most abundant and impactful ever!
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Episode 92: The And/More Life with Steph Johnston
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Today we are talking to health and life coach,wellness advocate, certified licensed design mapper and essential oil specialist Steph Johnson. And on top of all that, she lives a fulfilling life as well! As a corporate career woman she does it all. Listen in! ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/y…
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Episode 91: Women in Comedy with Whitney Cicero
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Ladies, you are going to want to cross your legs for this episode because our guest is going to make you laugh so hard!! On today's show, we chat with IG sensation and stand-up comedian, Whitney Cicero aka @TheNewStepford. Whitney is a mom of two and started vlogging before it was a thing. With over 50M views. many awards under he belt, and sold ou…
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Episode 90: When Science and Spirituality Meet with Jess Keating
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if science and spirituality joined forces? That's exactly what our guest, Jess Keating, is all about. Her teachings bring her background in science, shamanism, business together to help you go deeper within and create the business and life you desire. Join us as we chat about money, business and your life's …
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Episode 89: How to stay healthy at all ages with guest Meg Stickl
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Staying fit is a no brainer. As we age, our bodies have different needs. Today on the podcast, we're introducing you to Meg Stickl, owner of AIM Fitness, a national fitness company dedicated to keeping people age 50+ healthy and happy. Listen in to learn tips and tricks for staying healthy at any age! ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourn…
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Episode 88: On the Other Side of Fear: Fear of Sharing Your Own Story with Author and Mentor Samantha Houghton
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In today's episode we are delving into the fear of BEING SEEN with author, ghostwriter and mentor, Samantha Houghton. Samantha shares with us the fears of telling HER own story when she first started writing her book, The Invisible. Girl. Admitted to a psychiatric unit at fifteen, Samantha continued to suffer throughout her adult life with feelings…
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Episode 87: Women Playing Big: Interview with Engineer and Philanthropist, Dr. Gina Cody
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Our guest today is a trailblazer in the field of Engineering. She was the first woman to receive a PhD in Engineering from Montreal's Concordia University. In 2018, Dr Gina Cody made a tremendous gift of $15M to Concordia's Faculty of Engineering, and became the first woman to have a faculty named after her in Canada and internationally. She is a r…
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In her book: Worthy - Boost Your Self-Worth to Grow Your Net Worth, Nancy Levin says that people don't actually have MONEY issues. They have SELF-WORTH issues. Mic drop. We take it a step further and say that perhaps ALL our issues are related to self-worth, and until we decide to choose OURSELVES, our issues will continue to exist. Join us for a v…
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Episode 85: On the Other Side of Fear: with Business Alignment Mentor Caroline Partridge
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Welcome everyone to a new series within the Your Next 50 Podcast hosted by Sylvia Otvos. It's called: On The Other Side of Fear and I will be interviewing women who have moved past their fears to create the abundant lives they desire. Does fear hold you back? That little voice in your head that puts you down, questions your abilities and keeps you …
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Episode 84: Step Into Your Personal Power with Breath Work with guest Kyla Erlandson
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Today's episode is a very heartfelt episode - we are feeling all the feels in this one! Our guest on the show is Kyla Erlandson, a Spiritual Transformational Coach and Breath Work Practitioner. She works with powerful women who desire to live a more conscious and fulfilled life. Kyla helps guide them back to themselves, build self-trust and self-lo…
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Episode 83: Women Playing Big with Speaker, Writer and Women's Advocate Shari Graydon
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Did you know that when it comes to women being cited in Canadian newspapers, they are cited only 30-32% of the time? Why are women not speaking up? The fact is that many do NOT feel like they are the BEST person to do so. But in reality, they do have the knowledge. They are just not always taking the opportunity to do so. Shari Graydon is a women's…
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Episode 82: Time to Release the Self-Judgment
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In the work we do with our clients, and with ourselves, there is a theme that comes back often: SELF-JUDGMENT. - You want to start an exercise program, but then think you're so out of shape, why bother? You flop on the couch and watch Netflix instead. - You decide you want to start a podcast, but then after a couple of episodes, you stop because yo…
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Do you shy away from power? What does power even mean to you? The traditional way of looking at power is very masculine - wealth, achievements, climbing the ladder, etc. In today's world, women leaders are paving the way for a new type of leadership - one that is more focused on collaboration and impact. And they are just as powerful! It's time to …
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Episode 80: Shining a Light on Guilt and Shame
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Guilt and Shame are universal emotions. Guilt is defined as 'I have done something bad.' Shame is seen as 'I am a bad person.' How do you recognize these emotions in your life? How do you move past these emotions? Join us today as we bring awareness to two emotions that no many people talk about. ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50…
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Episode 79: We are the Sandwich Generation
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The time has come when, in our 50s, we are starting to see more and more of our friends and colleagues taking on responsibility for their children AND their aging parents. It is called the Sandwich Generation. We are in the middle. Where does that leave us? What boundaries must we put into place? What conversations must we have so that everyone fee…
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Well, it's Jenny's turn to upgrade to Jenny 5.0! We're so excited to chat about her most memorable moments in the past years, how she defines the various decades in her life, as well as what advice she'd give to her younger self, as well as her older self! Enjoy the show! xo ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50podcast IG: https://ww…
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Episode 77: Women Playing Big with Guest Jennifer Ransaw Smith
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Today you are in for a special treat! Our guest is Jennifer Ransaw Smith - a Personal Branding Strategist who helps elevate professional women's profiles so they can make a name for themselves. She is also one of the founders of @bakroomdinner club, whose mission it is to ignite the largest philanthropic dinner club advancing the black woman's agen…
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Episode 76: Living in Lack vs Living in Abundance
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Are you a person who has a 'lack' mindset vs an 'abundance' mindset? In today's episode we're delving into what these mean. As you may have heard, like attracts like, so if you have a lack mentality, you'll find yourself more often in LACK. And vice versa. ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/you…
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Episode 75: Managing Up: how to turn your boss into your best boss ever
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Now, we think it's fair to say that there are a lot of GREAT bosses out there. But on the flip side, there are a lot of pretty BAD bosses out there too. What role can YOU play when it comes to helping your boss be a better manager? Today on the podcast, we're talking about Managing UP - how YOU can help your boss be better at what they do and help …
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Episode 74: Women Playing Big. Series: Donna Smith, Founder of Miik
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Today we are chatting with Donna Smith, Founder and President of Miik, a brand of fashionable, comfortable and affordable clothes for the modern woman! Their motto is: Look Good Feel Good Do Good Donna is a force to be reckoned with! Join us as she shares her passion for women and community, and how she had to pivot when the pandemic hit - creating…
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Episode 73: You're Not Too F&?*ING OLD! With Jen Marples
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Today we have a wonderful and colorful guest on the show: Jen Marples! Jen is a speaker and an activist on a mission to let women in midlife know that they are not too f%?*ing old to create the lives they desire. Don't late age define you or limit you! Join us today for a very inspirational talk! ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50…
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Episode 72: Enough of the blood, sweat and tears!
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Hey lovely There are a lot of myths out there that perpetuate the idea that you have to suffer in life. So many people are committed to the struggle! We say: ENOUGH! Join us today as we break down these myths and tell you that it can be easy. ****** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournext50podcast…
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Episode 71: Women Playing Big with Guest Johanne Pelletier
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Today in our Women Playing Big Series, we interview the multi-talented Johanne Pelletier. From her work in education to becoming a Coach, an award-winning storyteller, and a boxer as well as a boxing judge, Johanne truly embodies what it means to go beyond your perceived limits and PLAY BIG! Join us to learn more about Johanne - you will definitely…
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Episode 70: How Are Your Assumptions Holding You Back?
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Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something or saying something because you ASSUMED you already knew the outcome? Do you realize, however, that your assumptions are NOT based on fact! You do not have any proof of what you are assuming. Think back to a time when you assumed you knew something about someone, or about a situation, and then fou…
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Episode 69: Your Brains Only Get You So Far
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There's a great saying: What got you here, won't get you there. Today we're inviting you to approach your next chapter differently. Too often, we THINK our way through our lives. And this way - thinking through life - has perhaps allowed you to achieve much success in your life - or not. But what if there were another way? Another way that can lead…
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Episode 68: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr Anna Garrett
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Yup. We're chatting about the CHANGE! LOL. Perimenopause and Menopause. How does this affect you in your life - work and personal? How does it affect members of your team? What's the latest info when it comes to dealing with all the symptoms - hot flashes, moodiness, heavy periods, etc. Join us for a very interesting - and timely - conversation! **…
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Episode 67: Integrating Spirituality in your Life for Massive Success with Cassie Biltz
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Spirituality, hypnotherapy and trapped emotions are just some of the juicy topics we’re diving into on today’s episode. All too often we “box up spirituality” and keep it at arm’s length from our businesses. Cassie Biltz is living proof that that is a huge missed opportunity. Ready to get out of your head, and into your heart? Have a listen. You ar…
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Episode 66: The Worlds Needs Purposeful Empathy with Anita Nowak
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The world seems like it's a mess these days, doesn't it? War, famine, poverty...and now we've added in a pandemic, and what do we have? Lots of heated discussions, debates, and a lot of unhappy people. Wht is the answer? According to our guest today, Ted-X speaker, professor and auther, Anita Nowak, PURPOSEFUL EMPATHY is one of the keys to unlockin…
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Episode 65: How to Own Your Seat at the Table in Male Dominating Sectors with Valerie Pisano, President of MILA
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Let's face it. There are sectors where there are more men than women. And for many, that can be daunting. Today on the podcast, we chat with Valerie Pisano, President of MILA - a hub for the development of AI. She knows exactly what this is like - as only 20% of the workforce in AI are women. Join us as we chat more about how to maneuver your way a…
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Episode 64: Women Playing Big Series with Guest Nina Chung
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In this Women Playing Big series, we interview women who are stepping up, playing big and creating the life of their dreams. Today's guest is Nina Chung, the Founder of Elimu, a non-profit organization that provides Kenyan communities access to the education, skills and support they need to realize their full potential. Their first focus is childre…
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Today on the Your Next 50 Podcast, we are chatting about EXPECTATIONS! What expectations do you have when it comes to: - others in your life? - yourself? - outcomes? Are these expectations serving you well, or are you always frustrated that they are not being met? How can you manage your expectations in order to live a happier life. ****** Facebook…
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Episode 62: What can your resistance teach you
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Take a look at your life and notice where you are resisting. Is it in your business? Your job? Your relationship? What are your soul's whispers telling you? What nudges are you feeling? Resistance is an excellent guide and teacher. BUT - if you're like most people, you wait and wait to take action, resisting your callings even more! In today's epis…
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Episode 61: Going All-In with High Performance Coach Lisa Carpenter
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Let us ask you this: When was the last time you went ALL-IN? When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream big and decide to GO FOR IT? If you're like many of our listeners, it might be awhile ago. Why is that? Today on the podcast, we speak with Master Coach and High-Performance Coach Lisa Carpenter about going all-in and what that really m…
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Episode 60: Rediscovering the lost art of letter writing with Loreto Cheyne
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If you're like most people, you have probably ditched letters and cards for they typical email or text, correct? Well, before the arrival of technology, people would WRITE LETTERS! And SEND CARDS! Between us both, we have written thousands of letters to friends and family over the years. The thrill of receiving a letter in the mail is still somethi…
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We talk a lot about not showing up powerfully in this podcast. And dimming your light is a great example of this. When we dim our light, we are not showing up as our true selves. We are allowing others to shine brighter when we are around. We are perhaps afraid of what would happen if we did shine brighter! Join us today as we discuss the repercuss…
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Episode 58: Are you afraid of being seen?
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In today's episode, we are delving into the fear of being seen, of being heard. If you're like a lot of our listeners, this will resonate with you. How does this fear show up? We play small. We hide. We don't show up. Could be in your job - not taking the promotion. Or in your business - not marketing your services. Or even in your relationships - …
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Episode 57: How to be in a relationship with your money
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In today's episode, we are talking MONEY! Specifically, what relationship do you have with your money? Are you in sync with your money and treat it like your BFF? Or do you run away from it - like when you see someone you don't want to talk to at the grocery store? We break the relationship up into four stages: 1 - Are you single and in victimhood?…
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Do you know that about half of marriages end in divorce? And that the average age of women getting divorced is 42? In today's episode, we talk with two amazing women, Personal Stylist Hailey Verity and Business and Mindfulness Coach Julie Rhéaume Greenham who both are in the process of getting divorced. Their stories are different, but there are ma…
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Episode 55: Has Your Inner Critic Taken Over the Wheel of Your Life?
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Have you ever heard of the Inner Critic? It's that little voice in your head that talks to you all day long. From the moment you wake up until you go to sleep. For some people, this voice can be positive. However, for the vast majority of people, this voice is negative. The voice can be mean, rude, and downright hurtful. But you know what? That voi…
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Episode 54: How Wealthy Women Think Differently
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Today on the podcast, we have a juicy episode for you! We are going to be looking at wealthy women and how they think differently. How do they manage their money? What is their relationship with money? What are their priorities? Our guest, Hadriana Leo, is the Money Navigator and she works with women to set up them up for financial success. If you …
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Episode 53: Celebrating the Power Years with Coach Sara Smeaton on her 50th birthday
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Happy 50th Birthday to Coach Sara Smeaton! It used to be that when people hit middle age they were expected to quietly start scaling back and wait for grandchildren and/or retirement. Not anymore. Sara is on a mission to awaken people in midlife, to help them figure out what they want in these next years, and to help them during this important time…
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Episode 52: Cassandra Speaks - How Women's Voices Have been Muted
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Elizabeth Lesser's book 'Cassandra Speaks' is a powerful review of the origin stories that have shaped our culture. Adam and Eve, Cassandra, Pandora... How would our world be different if women had told their own stories? Join us as we delve into one of our favourite books about the power of using our voices. Do you use your voice to its fullest? W…
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Episode 51: Our latest photoshoot: the good, the bad and the triggers
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In today's episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot! We started this podcast a year ago, just after the pandemic started, and since we don't live in the same city, we couldn't get together to take branding photos. Like many women, taking pictures of ourselves didn't come easy. A lot of triggers came up - around body imag…
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Episode 50: Happy 1st Podcast Anniversary
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It's really easy to start a podcast. It really is! BUT - being consistent and going LIVE every week for ONE year? Well, we are going to celebrate this milestone today - with you because not everyone gets this far. We've had a lot of learning creating this show - and our Podcast - and today we are going to share our top 20 learnings with you. THANK …
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Episode 49: How Imposter Syndrome Affects Your Personal Brand
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Your Imposter Syndrome is keeping you stuck in your business! Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome? Those pesky and limiting beliefs that question your abilities and worthiness when it comes to serving and helping people. A few weeks ago on the Your Next 50 podcast, we chatted about the importance of creating a personal brand - identifying y…
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Episode 48: The Confidence Myth - A New Definition for the Modern Woman
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Imagine a life where you felt more confident? What would you do differently? - Would you leave your job? - Would you start a business? - Would you double or triple your prices? - Would you start a podcast? - Would you create the program you've been dreaming about for years? - Would you tell your secret crush you liked them? 🙂 How much confidence do…
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Episode 47: Make Work Awesome! Reinventing our work and our futures - with Pam Ross
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If you could wave your magic wand and improve one thing about your workplace, what would that be? - more flexibility? - more inclusivity? - more wellness? - less toxicity and back-stabbing? - less stress? Now more than ever, after this year of pandemic, we see that work needs to be reinvented! In this episode, we chat with Speaker and Change Cataly…
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Episode 46: How Your Personal Brand Helps You Create More Impact
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Do we have a personal brand? Yes. Have we actively cultivated it? Probably not. Could we do better? Absolutely. If you answered as we did above, you will not want to miss our conversation with Marina Byezhanova. Marina has clarity, people. Her goal is to inspire 1 million people to scale the reach of their voice in order to stand up, speak up, and …
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Happy Birthday, Sylvia! It's a milestone birthday as she leaves her forties behind and turns the big 5-0. Or as we like to say Sylvia 5.0 - getting better with each update! In today's episode, Jenny interviews Sylvia and asks her questions about each of the past decades. What lessons has she learned? What was most challenging? What fears came up? W…
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Let us ask you this: Are you addicted to the struggle? Do you tend to repeat 'Ah, life is so HARD! I never get a break.' Are you the type of person who analyzes every situation TO DEATH, going round and round in circles? Well, my friend, you are not alone. It is the default habit of the majority of people - seeing life as hard. But there is another…
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Episode 43: Having Courageous Conversations
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Can you remember a time when you knew you needed to discuss something important with someone and you just brushed it off? Perhaps it was a recurring situation with your boss not being respectful of your time. Or your spouse not considering your feelings. Or a client that was out of integrity. No matter, we've all been there - in that place where ou…
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