Embrace Your Destiny

About Samantha: Meet Samantha! Samantha King is a former teacher with 8+ years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for her students in elementary classrooms. After years in both the corporate and small business worlds, Samantha is still teaching!  Tired of seeing service providers like her trading in their corporate lives only to bring all the work and double the hours into their new business, Samantha is using her skill set to teach these busy entrepreneurs how to package their experience into online courses that become products that run without them while showing them how to use those courses to generate more recurring income without working around the clock. You can find Samantha below: LinkedIn: @FempireBuilders https://www.linkedin.com/company/fempirebuilders/ and @IAMSamanthaKing https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsamanthaking/ Facebook: @FempireBuilders https://www.facebook.com/fempirebuilders/ and @IAMSamanthaKing https://www.facebook.com/IAMSamanthaKing Twitter: @FempireBuilders  https://twitter.com/fempirebuilders and @IAMSamanthaKing  https://twitter.com/iamsamanthaking   SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:23 - Samantha King's introduction 02:17 - Samantha shares her story 04:26 - Dealing with the guilt of feeling everything was a chore 06:06 - Samantha's husband recognizes it's time to get her help 08:31 - Samantha starts to think about her life 10:00 - The decision is made that life needed to change 11:59 - Samantha decides she's done with living to work 13:20 - Fempire Builders community is created 16:36 - Learning to say no was the lesson learned from experiencing burnout 18:28 - The importance of setting boundaries with everyone in your life 25:52 - Samantha's biggest lesson 33:24 - Samantha's final thoughts   About your host:  Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Daria: Daria Tsvenger is a Forbes-featured mindset & life coach and host & creator of the top personal growth program “The Dream Sprint”. Her work has helped hundreds of people tap into the power of the brain to gain clarity and define the next steps in life.  She has inspired hundreds of people on stages all over the world for clients including Robinhood, Prana, and MGM Law. Daria shared her expertise on TV shows such as “Good Morning LA-LA-LAND”, “Simulation” and the major publications like “Vogue”, “ThriveGlobal”, “Forbes”. She is also a mentor at 500 Startups, where she helps entrepreneurs manage stress, increase confidence, and supercharge productivity. More than 30,000 passionate dreamers are following Daria’s work. Daria completed a Cognitive Neuroscience Stanford University extension program and had a chance to learn from top experts like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, Dr. David Eagleman, Marisa Peer, and Dr. Loretta Breuning. She is available for comment on topics such as harnessing the power of neuroscience to achieve your dreams, priming your brain for success, and how to find your true purpose. Follow Daria’s work on Instagram, Facebook @daria_tsvenger @the_dream_sprint Daria’s corporate clients The Happiness Planner Six Degrees Society MGM Law 500 Startups Robinhood General Assembly Amity University Contact Info Email -- info@thedreamsprint.com Links Website http://www.thedreamsprint.com; www.dariatsvenger.com Instagram http://instagram.com/daria_tsvenger Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/dariatsv LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariatsvenger/   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to the podcast 00:31 - Daria's biography 01:30 - Daria shares her story 02:46 - Daria moves to the United States 03:30 - Going through an existential crisis 04:55 - Depression sets in  06:06 - Daria learns how the brain works to deal with her depression instead of taking medication 07:44 - Our brains are not trained to deal with involuntary change 10:24 - Daria's biggest lesson 12:30 - Tools Daria used to get out of her depression 16:24 - Daria offers advice to anyone going through something similar 19:19 - Daria's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Leonie: Leonie Dawson is a teacher, mentor, and inspirer, helping highly sensitive oddballs (just like her!) discover their big glorious dreams, feel less alone, and change the world!She is world-renowned for her internationally best-selling ‘Create Your Shining Year Workbooks’ which have been helping women create the vision and map out the plan for the dream lives for over 10 years now.Leonie generated over 7 million in revenue, all while working part-time hours, being a hippie weirdo, and spending lots of time enjoying life with her two daughters and husband in the most beautiful parts of Australia.Find her:www.leoniedawson.comInstagram: @leoniedawsonFacebook: @leoniedawson   SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Introduction to the podcast 00:28 - Leonie's bio 01:30 - Sandra share a story about one of her experiences with Leonie's workbook 04:15 - Leonie shares her journey 07:24 - Leonie experiences some of the darkest days of her life 10:00 - Experiencing communal anxiety in 2020 11:52 - The importance of identifying your trigger points 13:11 - Leonie's biggest lesson 14:40 - Understanding the inner critic 24:34 - The importance of writing your goals down AND reviewing them regularly 25:20 - Leonie's advice for those dealing with mental health issues 26:36 - Leonie debunks some of the myths associated with taking medication for mental health 29:58 - The Anxiety Workbook 34:15 - Leonie's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Joy: Joy “Pink Girl Teaches”   is an energetic, life-loving “girl-next- door” who loves encouraging others to fulfill their potential in Christ. She firmly believes God’s Word in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you.” She is a certified Dating & Relationship Coach who passionately helps her clients change the path that they take in search for meaning, dignity, purpose, hope and love. She is a Sexual & Narcissistic abuse advocate, author and host of the Project Real Love podcast. Her breakthrough memoir Beyond the Mask, captures readers attention as she transparently shares her journey from shame to showstopper. She candidly talks about her road to recovery from the long term effects of childhood sexual assault. She gives insight on how codependency influenced her adult relationships choices and translates the importance of self love and boundaries. An overcomer of narcissistic abuse, she stands tall in God’s power to transform lives. She is a Co-author of “Life in The Diaspora”. The Project Real Love Podcast, promotes a healthy image of love without compromise and aims to shatter myths about what love is and is not.  It is the place, where myths are dispelled and you are equipped to find that imperfect but perfect love for you. She honestly shares the principles of God’s Word via the podium and the pen through the lens of her own life. With humor and vulnerability, Joy tells-it- like-it- is but does so with grace, integrity, and love. She authentically encourages and challenges others to: Walk confidently in God’s purpose and plan for their life Trust in the power of God to provide courage and freedom Move forward in the abundant life, He offers to all.   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:25 - Joy's bio 02:34 - Joy shares her story 06:34 - Joy talks about falling into the victim mindset 08:18 - The exhaustion when you're not authentic to yourself 09:13 - NO as a complete sentence 10:42 - Joy's biggest lesson  13:53 - The decisions we make create our reality 15:00 - A different definition of self-love 17:18 - Joy's advice to others 19:43 - Set up healthy boundaries for yourself 22:53 - Joy's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Laurie: Laurie Mohlman returned to school at the age of 43 as a single mother of three teenage children, two of whom have autism. She got her bachelor's degree in human behavior with an emphasis in family studies at age 45 and her masters of social work with an emphasis in substance use and criminal behavior at age 47. She currently works as a mental health therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Lake County Jail as well as an online therapist through the Talkspace online therapy service. She is also the co-host of the Stop Living the Apology podcast that focuses on letting go of regrets and shame and what she and her best friend and co-host Angela Hough call "embracing your awesome". She particularly loves the focus of working with women and helping them truly embrace their lives, especially when they are feeling stuck. She co-hosts women's retreats with Angela in the beautiful mountains of Park City, Utah.  Stop Living the Apology Podcast: http://stoplivingtheapology.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoplivingtheapology/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stopapology   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to podcast 00:28 - Laurie Mohlman's bio 01:31 - Laurie shares her story 04:00 - Difficult decisions had to be made on all sides 05:30 - Questioning choices made 07:50 - Laurie connects with advocates for her kids during her studies 10:17 - Laurie's biggest lesson 12:21 - Laurie finds a way to trust that things will work out 13:31 - Learning to release the grip  16:00 - Laurie's strong support system helped her make the choice to go back to school 18:18 - Laurie's advice for others going through something similar 21:49 - Laurie's final thoughts 25:08 - Ask yourself questions like "how can I grow?" and "what's the opportunity in this for me?"   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Sharon: Sharon is a single mom of three and has homeschooled  for 16 years. She has been a serial entrepreneur for nearly 25 years helping people make more money in their businesses. As a life and online business coach, Sharon is passionate about helping people find the mental blocks that stop them from reaching their goals and the courage to go out and live the life they dream about through an inner mind concept that creates transformation which helps people think differently and make more productive actions. She loves sharing strategies, empowerment and inspiration through her Livestream show every Wednesday and her Fearless Pursuits Podcast.  Where to find Sharon: www.FearlessPursuits.com www.Facebook.com/FearlessPursuits Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tg3Ugc YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/NyCo7J   SHOW NOTES: 00:03 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:19 - Sharon Koenig's bio 01:09 - Sharon shares her story 03:50 - Sharon realizes there's a possibility that she could die without knowing true love 05:40 - Sharon pursues knowledge about quantum physics 07:48 - Sharon's biggest lesson 08:15 - Fear paralyzes 10:35 - We live in reaction mode instead of living on purpose 10:59 - The worry of being perceived as selfish 13:21 - The importance of taking responsibility for our own thoughts 14:50 - Ask yourself "what meaning am I giving this?" 16:00 - Dealing with judgement 16:40 - Sharon's advice to anyone going through a similar challenge 19:15 - The importance of seeking support 20:21 - Sharon's final thoughts 23:57 - 3 stages of belief   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Daeyna: Daeyna (Dee) Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their unique voices, build their confidence and be bold as heaven in their lives. After leaving her failed marriage and making all the wrong decisions, she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life and fulfill her God-given purpose. When she is not working on her podcast- She Is A Mess, she can be found binge-watching Doctor Who, listening to a good book on Audible and trying her best to not spend her entire paycheck at the Daiso 100-yen store. Check our her podcast episodes on iTunes and Google Podcast or connect with her at sheisamessage@gmail.com.  https://Facebook.com/sheisamessage https://instagram.com/sheisamessage sheisamess.com   SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:27 - Daeyna Jackson's bio 01:24 - Daeyna shares her story 02:45 - Daeyna's curiosity leads to an interesting discovery 05:00 - The feeling that it's not safe to share what's going on 07:45 - Daeyna decides to do more investigating 09:28 - Daeyna's advised to leave her home for her own well-being 10:20 - Losing control of emotions 11:49 - Daeyna asks her husband to tell her the truth 13:24 - The feeling that everything was built on a lie 15:25 - Daeyna and her husband seek counselling 16:23 - A visit to check on her husband doesn't end well 17:25 - Making bad decisions trying to heal 18:30 - Daeyna's biggest lesson 24:53 - Daeyna offers advice to anyone going through something similar 29:04 - Daeyna's final thoughts   About your host:  Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Ana: Ana was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young adult, she moved to the United States where she continued her college studies. She became a teacher for nearly 10 years, teaching children of all ages from early childhood to high school to assistant professor in college. It was during her experience as a high school teacher that she discovered her passion for helping people gain a new perspective by empowering them and loving them without conditions. It has been Ana‘s life experience of loss and achievements, intention and belief, that has giving her a compassionate yet powerful outlook on life and relationships. Ana aligns the energy in a person’s body (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) by finding what blocks a person and removing those blocks through a Quantum Source Energy Healing modality she has created. She has a Masters of Science Degree in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach, a Reiki Master and a Quantum Healer. Website: www.AnaLauraLevin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_alignment facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnaLauraLevin/   SHOW NOTES: 00:12 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:32 - Ana Levin's bio 01:40 - Ana share's her story 05:00 - The value of understanding that we're all connected 06:18 - It takes courage to face our shadows 08:28 - Useful practice of allowing yourself to be in the moment without judgement 11:58 - Nothing has meaning but the meaning we give it! 13:08 - Gifts received along the journey 14:07 - Ana's biggest lesson 17:40 - The importance of claiming our own inner authority 19:34 - Ana learns that we are not what we do 21:00 - Ana finds a way to feel good about her situation using the power of love 22:34 - Ana offers advice to anyone going through a similar experience 28:35 - Ana's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny      

About Justina: Meet Justina: outgoing, bubbly, and a kind hearted soul. Her educational background has earned her degrees in Psychology and Health Studies, but by trade, she works with and advocates on behalf of children and youth. Justina is a business owner and is currently in the process of writing her first fiction novel. As an avid traveler, she is now looking to plan more trips that have a purpose; by touching the lives of locals that reside in communities she visits. In the past, she has volunteered at an orphanage in Dominican Republic, and in Dominica after Hurricane Maria. Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/TinaWare Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/TinaWare   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - About the Embrace Your Destiny podcast 00:24 - Who is Justina Ware 01:12 - Justina shares her story 04:27 - What's so special about turning 18? 05:44 - 18, 25 and 30 - benchmark ages given too much importance 11:17 - Justina's dreams shift from med school to journalism 12:34 - Justina's parents refuse to accept journalism as an option 13:15 - Justina's parents get a surprise at graduation 14:24 - Justina realizes the importance of standing up for herself 16:49 - Justina talks about her book 18:30 - Self-esteem and hair are 2 themes of the book 20:35 - Justina's biggest lesson 24:22 - Saying no when those around have set their own boundaries, makes a difference 25:32 - Justina's advice for anyone going through something similar in their own lives   About your host:  Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny    

About Shalini: Shalini Dharna is an accountant and financial health advocate. As a CPA she educates and empowers business owners to love their numbers and use them to make informed business decisions. Numbers aren't scary, but making the changes necessary to improve your finances can be overwhelming. That's where DharnaCPA comes in. With guidance and expert advice, your financial goals can become reality. Outside of tax planning and financial strategy, Shalini does public speaking engagements on various financial literacy topics. Her goal is to help you get financially healthy both in your business and personal finances. www.dharnacpa.ca www.facebook.com/dharnacpa www.instagram.com/dharnacpa   Book a complimentary 15 minute discovery call – www.calendly.com/dharnacpa   SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - What the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast is all about 00:25 - Introduction to Shalini Dharna 01:11 - Shalini shares her story 02:40 - Shalini chooses to leave her job and join the family business 05:05 - Working with her dad and his years of expertise means not having to figure everything out on her own 06:42 - Shalini is grateful for the support of her parents and in-laws with her two kids 07:50 - Shalini's biggest lesson 09:28 - The challenge of networking as an entrepreneur, coming from a corporate environment 12:13 - Getting outside your comfort zone is a necessary requirement 13:36 - Dealing with mom guilt 15:09 - Shalini's much closer with her parents now that she works with them 18:28 - Shalini offers advice 19:32 - Ask for help! 20:50 - The importance of having a positive support system 22:42 - Shalini's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Tiffany: Tiffany Areco is a Life Coach who specializes in Radical Forgiveness and helps her clients focus on self-dependence. She also guides restless, and unsettled individuals step by step away from boredom and comfort towards an unapologetic life After overcoming abusive and manipulative relationships, Tiffany uses her story and personal experience to support her clients as they find their inner strength, redefine their purpose, and love their daily lives. You can follow her at tiffanyareco.com and @tiffanyareco   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - What the Embrace Your Destiny podcast is all about 00:25 - Introduction to Tiffany Areco 01:07 - Tiffany shares her story 03:07 - Amazing first year of relationship 03:57 - Tiffany's partner starts to face pressure 06:30 - Tiffany gets blamed for the situation 07:50 - Signs things weren't the way Tiffany thought 09:20 - Tiffany cautioned by friends and family 10:00 - Tiffany decides she wants a different life 11:30 - Tiffany falls back into the trap 13:38 - Radio show makes Tiffany think 14:45 - Tiffany finds more evidence that things are not what they seem 15:50 - Tiffany commits to doing things differently 17:52 - Tiffany's biggest lesson 22:24 - Grateful for growth 23:56 - Tiffany takes responsibility for her part 24:54 - Tiffany offers advice to anyone in a similar situation 31:11 - Don't allow anyone to tell you what you can and cannot do 32:20 - People treat us the way we allow them to   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Yasmine: Yasmine Khater is the sales strategist and serial entrepreneur that helps tiny business owners master sales psychology in order to sell out their service and create more impact. She started and grew an award winning storytelling agency VSStory before she transitioned to run Sales Story Method where she has consults and trains hundreds of small business owners and big companies on how to close more sales. On the side of Yasmine is also preparing for an expedition to the Arctic to produce her first documentary series and raise awareness on climate change issues. If you are curious about the tools she uses to sell out here service, make sure to download the toolkit here Find her at SalesStoryMethod.com or on Instagram : www.instagram.com/salesstorymethod and facebook.com/salesstorymethod Find Yasmine's bucketlist here: http://yasminekhater.com/bucketlist/   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Embrace Your Destiny Podcast introduction 00:26 - Yasmine Khater's bio 01:29 - Yasmine share's her story 04:11 - Yasmine loses her father to cancer at the age of 21 06:45 - Yasmine's questions what having "done it all" means for her 09:40 - Yasmine's biggest lesson 12:32 - Sometimes your dreams don't have to be that big 13:30 - We have more time than we think! 15:00 - Take time out for yourself 17:00 - Yasmine shares story about how she got comfortable saying no 19:08 - Biggest entrepreneurial challenge 20:20 - The importance of connecting with an entrepreneurial community 23:13 - Yasmine offers advice to anyone considering entrepreneurship 28:31 - Yasmine's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny  

About Lucy: Lucy Smith is an Anxiety Management Mentor after her own struggles with anxiety, fears and confidence. Lucy found her way out of this and continues to manage it using personal development, self-care, a morning and evening routine. After this life changing transformation it became her mission in life to support as many people as possible with their own struggles through personal development. Lucy has a membership site on Succeed Now and has created a resource library for children on Cheerful Children. Where to find Lucy:  https://succeednow.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/succeednow26 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/succeednow Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/succeednow26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkgux_CtecxwaiSRyankXg   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:24 - Lucy Smith's bio 00:49 - Lucy shares her story 01:24 - Anxiety begins to take over 01:59 - Supermarket meltdown 02:33 - Lucy seeks professional help 03:40 - Doctor's (not so nice) diagnosis 05:30 - Helpful resources: The Anxiety Solution, Confidence 07:51 - Lucy's biggest lesson 11:39 - Lucy's advice for others going through a similar experience 13:18 - What's next for Lucy? 17:01 - Lucy's daily practice 19:18 - Chat about the movie E-Motion and an unpaid plug for Gaia.com ;) 22:04 - Lucy's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Jessica: Jessica Danford, 34, Toronto Ontario, was propelled into a healthy lifestyle in 2015 after she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Enjoying life as a virtual wellness coach helping you life your best gf life! She shares her positive approach to gluten-free life on her website GfreeWifey.com  A passionate advocate for the celiac community with a personal mission to advocate access to safe food for all she created #GFreeWifeyFoodBank. Partnering with local food banks, rescues and various food initiatives in Ontario, to start the conversation on access to safe food. Providing education and training workshops, fund-raising and GF/allergen friendly food-drives in collaboration with local communities and organizations. Nominated Daily Bread food bank Community Champion In 2018 for her contributions to local food programs. To date GFreeWifey-foodbank has donated nearly $4000 and 2040 pounds of gluten-free food to community partners.    Where to find Jessica:  Visit www.gfreewifey.com Instagram @gfreewifey Facebook @gfreewifey Purchase - GFreeWifey Community Cookbook - Bringing community together - helping you transition to a gluten-free life. Donate to GFreeWifey Food Bank Subscribe to GFW E-newlestter Youtube @gfreewifey LinkedIn Jessica Danford    SHOW NOTES: 00:01 - Introduction to the podcast 00:23 - Jessica Danford's bio 01:30 - Jessica shares her story 02:25 - Jessica and her friends are involved in a gang sexual assault 03:29 - Jessica finds herself connecting with other "troubled" people 04:34 - After being told she was crazy for asking about Celiac disease, Jessica's sister is diagnosed and her diagnosis follows 05:30 - Jessica becomes an advocate for Celiac sufferers 06:10 - Glutenfreewifey.com is born! 06:23 - In Canada, close to 1 million people use food banks 07:40 - In most cases when someone is diagnosed as having Celiac disease and they start eating gluten free, they gain weight 08:20 - Jessica shares her biggest lesson 09:50 - Shame is the biggest setback for people 13:20 - Jessica offers her advice to anyone struggling with something similar 14:40 - September is National Recovery Month 15:33 - Jessica's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Kole: Kole Whitty is a Bio-Integration Specialist and somatic stress/tension/trauma release expert. Every “Body” has a unique language that, when integrated, becomes an instinctual super power. Kole works closely with her husband Tah and together they have helped hundreds of people to integrate their wellness practice and understand how their subconscious thoughts and patterns become physical manifestations. They know that by FEELing your way into a flow using the nervous system to discharge constricting emotions and tap into the power of their body intelligence brings physical and emotional freedom. Her experience spans 17 years of professional speaking after a coma from a drug over dose, all over major television networks, the Untitled Nations and universities, 5 years as a personal trainer/fitness instructor and wellness coach , even winning instructor of the year with the largest fitness company in the US, Beachbody and 10 years in shamanic plant medicines and Andean traditions. https://www.tahkole.com https://www.facebook.com/TahKole/ https://www.instagram.com/getphysikole   SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Podcast introduction 00:30 - Introduction to Kole Whitty 01:48 - Kole shares her story 03:19 - Kole's turning point 04:00 - Kole starts competing in pageants 05:48 - Kole gets signed to a management company 07:09 - Returning to Utah and getting married 07:34 - At 26, Kole is suffering from multiple illnesses 08:13 - The realization that unresolved emotional pain was manifesting itself physically 08:45 - Journey triggered the work she does with clients now 09:48 - Kole's biggest lesson 10:48 - The Three Ps (Pause, Physical scan, Proceed) 13:52 - Empowerment = when you're in control of your emotions 15:31 - "Does this align with what I want?" 20:20 - Releasing the need to carry "weapons" 23:41 - Kole's advice 29:16 - The Body Keeps Score - Bessel van der Kolk               Walking the Tiger - Peter Levine   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Lynne: Lynne Maureen Hurdle is a communication expert and conflict resolution strategist, facilitator, speaker, and leadership coach with over 35 years of experience in blending the connection between communication, conflict and culture into her unique style of engagement for leaders. She is the author of the best seller, Closing Conflict for Leaders: How to Be a Bold Leader and Develop a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team.  Prevention, Intervention and Transformational Conflict Resolution are all at the heart of her work. Lynne's expertise is in engaging her clients with creative processes designed to create dialogue and teach skills that can be used in the most difficult leadership situations. The belief that helping people transform their lives begins with transforming your own, led to her well received TEDxWomen talk entitled, The Weight of Hate. Lynne created The Soul of Conflict Summit, a groundbreaking online forum designed to create deep dialogue around conflict, old wounds and healing. She passionately writes about Breaking Culture: Conflict and Cultural Breakthroughs for Psychology Today. She has had the privilege to deliver her unique trainings, workshops and deep coaching to leaders from Harlem to Hong Kong and from the South Bronx to South Africa. Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and her special Lynnergy to every client. Twitter @conflictcloser LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnemaureenhurdle/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theconflictcloser/ Website:  lynnemaureenhurdle.com   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:24 - Lynne Hurdle's biography 02:07 - Lynne shares her journey 06:50 - Lynne loses her mother before she becomes a mom herself 08:08 - The struggle to understand why clients aren't implementing the tools and techniques they are taught 08:56 - Lynne looks for the opportunity presented after losing her mother 13:51 - It's necessary to find out where we learned how to deal with conflict 16:07 - Lynne shares her biggest lesson 20:11 - Relationships are everything! 21:29 - We have to have a better relationship with conflict 22:38 - Avoiding conflict leads to it growing larger than it needs to be 26:30 - The importance of having patience with one another 27:40 - We have to talk to one another to gain understanding 30:27 - Lynne offers advice to anyone struggling with conflict in their own life 31:50 - Remember to listen to understand, not to interrupt! 33:54 - Conflict doesn't have to be a negative thing   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Lisa Marie: Lisa Marie Pepe is The Confidence Coach and Online Visibility Expert for passionate, heart-centered women entrepreneurs, a #1 International best-selling author of The Art of Unlearning: Top Experts Share Conscious Choices for Empowered Living, and a motivational speaker. Trained at the graduate level in both Education and Clinical Psychology and with over three years of experience as a successful virtual assistant and social media manager, Lisa Marie empowers her clients to fully embrace their unique gifts and talents by providing them with the skills they need to develop rock-solid confidence and become vibrantly visible online. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, YFS, and several other noteworthy publications.  Lisa Marie has also appeared as a special guest expert on over 40 international telesummits and has been interviewed on dozens of highly regarded podcasts such as The Stellar Life, The Big Movement, and Women in Leadership. Website: http://positivetransformation.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidencehub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PTPWC/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTPWC   SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Podcast introduction 00:27 - Lisa Marie Pepe bio 01:50 - Lisa Marie shares her story 03:04 - Burnout kicks in 04:21 - Car accident sets Lisa Marie back 05:59 - Lisa Marie gets a wake-up call from a stranger 10:05 - The challenge to figure it all out 11:20 - Lisa Marie asks God for help 12:20 - Lisa Marie makes a 180 degree turn in her life 13:27 - Lisa Marie gets a job 14:07 - Bad news post-surgery takes Lisa Marie out of her new job 15:09 - Lisa Marie starts her wellness coaching business 18:10 - Lisa Marie becomes inspired to help female entrepreneurs with their confidence and visibility 20:25 - Lisa Marie shares her biggest lesson 26:32 - Lisa Marie offers advice   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Laura:  Laura Valenti started dancing with Susannah and Ya’Acov Darling Khan - the creators of School of Movement Medicine - in 2009. As soon as she found this form of mindfulness in motion, she fell in love with it and she continued to dance as much as she could even when she had cancer. She is a qualified teacher and facilitator and completed 2 Advanced trainings of the SoMM: 1: Working With The Heart and SEER (Systemic Essential Energy Retrieval), 2: Ritual & Ceremony.  Additionally she is a facilitator for the Pachamama Alliance, in support of the culture and wisdom of the people of the Ecuadorian Amazon Forest. Her work is informed by her training in sound and voice therapy, clowning, physical theatre, other healing modalities and her background in law, sociology of migration and human rights. She has lived, traveled and worked in UK, California, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala and Italy. Working both with groups and on one to one basis she shared Movement Medicine with indigenous communities, people in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, refugees and vulnerable adults. A multi-passionate person, her passions are nature, community, healthy living, co-creation, drumming and eco-psychology. She is currently training also as a coach and offers a 1:1 mentorship program to supporting people in their journey into wholeness, creativity and self love. Laura was born in Italy, where she learnt about good food and hospitality, colourful swearing and native ancient forms of ecstatic dance. Recently she moved to Spain with her partner. Her dream is to find a land to steward and restore, to create her garden and invite people to dance and reconnect to the Elements inside and around them. “Laura in her leading role has a very wide range of gifts which are all sourced by her loving and strong heart. The gifts of clarity, strength, spontaneity, exquisite humour are combined with her gentle and beautiful wild femininity and are rooted in her experience of transforming pain into wisdom”. (Katerina Stejskalova, homeopath and Journey practitioner). Website: https://www.elementalsoulmedicine.com FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Elementalsoulmedicine/ The website of the Movement Medicine Association http://www.movementmedicineassociation.org   SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - What the Embrace Your Destiny podcast is all about 00:37 - Introduction to Laura Valenti 02:32 - Laura shares her journey 03:40 - Family struggles with grief after the death of Laura's mother 05:27 - Laura realizes she was using dance as therapy as a child 07:09 - Low self-esteem and self-confidence lead Laura to drugs and alcohol 10:11 - Drug use amplified feelings of discomfort in Laura's body so she turns to yoga and dance 12:29 - Laura decides to study physical theatre 14:40 - Laura receives a cancer diagnosis at age 33 16:02 - Laura sees diagnosis as an opportunity to make choices and have a chance to do more 19:25 - Laura get's the all clear after chemotherapy and gets serious about dance 23:05 - Laura shares her biggest lesson 30:27 - Laura offers advice to anyone going through something similar in their own lives   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Sandy: Sandy Rocourt is a creative writer, speaker, and strategic transformational educator, who helps clients turn the tragedy of loss & heartbreak into the strength needed to rebuild their lives. Sandy is currently completing her memoir by winter of 2019. After going through multiple traumatic losses in a short 3-year span, Sandy found triumph when she discovered a library of personal development books that her now deceased sister had collected. Her journey of self-discovery led Sandy to become a graduate of the acclaimed Robbins-Madanes life coach training program and dedicate her life to empowering others to develop their own toolbox to overcome life’s storms. Today, Sandy works with clients through group coaching and speaking engagements to teach you how to move beyond the pain of grief and loss in order to create happiness, build stronger relationships, and live with intention and fulfillment. Where to find Sandy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandyrocourt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyrocourt/ Website: https://sandyrocourt.com/   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:48 - Sandy Rocourt's biography 01:55 - Sandy shares her story 05:10 - Enduring a year and a half of struggle 07:05 - Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom - Tony Robbins 09:10 -  Books really can save you! 11:21 - Sometimes requests for help are left unanswered 12:52 - Sandy struggles to find her purpose 15:00 - Sandy does the fire walk at Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Withing event! 16:08 - Sandy's biggest lesson 20:33 - Writing as a therapeutic tool 21:42 - Sandy offers advice to anyone going through a similar experience 30:45 - Sandy shares her final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Cat: Cat Almanzor is a transformational life coach for the mind, body, and spirit. Her mission in life is to equip women to transform pain into power. She partners with women after experiencing toxic relationships, traumatic experiences, or severe life stressors. Cat has known defeat, suffering, struggle, and loss, and she has found her way out of those depths. It was a back‐to‐back life tragedy that served as a painful catalyst for Cat to create a life of pure purpose. She is passionate about empowering women to walk with purpose and stand in their authentic unique identity. Cat is a single mom to two teenagers, a brain injury survivor and warrior, a social‐media guru, investor, and kickboxer. She grew up in a small province in the Philippines and currently resides in Seattle, Washington.  Where to find Cat: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/catalmanzor/   SHOW NOTES: 00:09 - Embrace Your Destiny Podcast introduction 00:28 - Cat Almanzor's introduction 01:10 - Cat shares her story 01:47 - Cat gets a phone call no parent wants to receive 04:50 - Cat goes to the Philippines to see her dying grandmother 05:40 - The need to be strong for her family leaves no time for grief 06:46 - Cat's health starts to decline 08:42 - Cat heads off to another hospital in an ambulance and wakes up 3 months later 09:28 - Cat has to re-learn the basics 11:15 - Setting personal goals helps with rehabilitation 12:24 - Cat deals with rehabilitation and new life after divorce at the same time 12:58 - Cat remembers praying for another chance during her time at the hospital 14:37 - First 8 months out of the hospital are the most productive of Cat's life 15:07 - Cat discovers her life's purpose 17:19 - Cat shares her biggest lesson 19:10 - Cat competes in her first half marathon! 21:44 - Cat's advice for others dealing with life's challenges 24:44 - Cat's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Dr. Hurley: Dr. Linda Hurley is a certified intuitive chakra energy healer, transformational coach, and founder of Magnetic Moment, LLC. She specializes in helping driven women make purposeful decisions based on the power they have inside. Linda helps women release the feelings of guilt they encounter about all of the things going on in their lives. She uses her unique skills to draw upon science and spirit to transforms women from how they feel today to feeling incredible tomorrow so that they can show up every single day for themselves and the people they love. She has trained extensively with Shila Moa in the healing modalities of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and over the course of her career earned a PhD in Geology. Linda lives in Oregon with her husband and three daughters.   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/magneticmoment.ixtli Instagram - @magneticmoment.ixtli Website - https://themagneticmoment.com/     SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny podcast 00:35 - Dr. Hurley's bio 01:35 - Dr. Hurley share's her story 03:38 - The pursuit of academic career while having a family 04:26 - Colleague refuses to continue to support Linda in her academic career pursuits 06:21 - Perception of wasting education by choosing to work part-time and raise her kids 07:05 - We need to change the way we view motherhood 08:36 - Segmenting the different parts of who we are doesn't serve us 10:00 - All the answers we're looking for are within us 10:55 - The importance of learning about the giant spectrum of emotions that exist and getting comfortable talking about them 14:50 - Dr. Hurley's biggest lesson 16:38 - No one gets to decide what's right for you but you! 18:52 - Look for permission within, not from others 22:45 - Dr. Hurley offers advice 28:49 - Trust your inner guidance and the process 31:24 - Dr. Hurley's final thoughts   About your host:  Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Stephanie: Stephanie Pastucha is an inspirational speaker and life coach who empowers others to deal with the hardships they are facing, while inspiring them to move forward confidently and lead successful lives. Stephanie’s own journey started after suffering 3rd degree burns from an accident that changed her life forever, propelling her towards her path of helping others change their lives for the better. She also offers one-on-one consulting for those who desire to get on the right path and achieve success in all areas of their lives. She has appeared on CNN, NBC, BBC, ABC News, and made the cover of the Global Woman magazine. Stephanie has also interviewed Mel Gibson, and shared the stage with other renowned celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Gene Simmons, and John Travolta in large-scale events reaching thousands. She currently resides in Germany. Website: https://stephaniepastucha.godaddysites.com/Instagram: stephanie_pastucha Twitter: SteffiPastucha   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:29 - Stephanie Pastucha bio 01:49 - Stephanie shares her journey 04:30 - Stephanie begins a 2 year healing process 06:43 - Being a "normal" teenage girl was impossible 07:15 - Stephanie hides herself 08:13 - Stephanie uncovers a passion for dancing and modelling in spite of her scars 09:30 - Learning how to build self-confidence 11:55 - Stephanie's biggest lesson 13:56 - Things happen to teach us something 16:05 - Stephanie shares why she believes the accident happened 17:00 - Charity work 19:49 - If you're not able to love yourself you think you're not enough 20:54 - How the media manipulates us 22:20- The danger in playing the comparison game 23:14 - Stephanie offers her advice to others 31:35 - Stephanie shares her final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Sarah:  Sarah is a coach, bodyworker, and founder of Ready For Radiance LLC.   She has learned the art and science of support, empowerment, and growth through her own journey out of an abusive relationship and into purposeful living.  The journey has included extensive training as a coach with highly skilled teachers, and profound transformation through bodywork and development as a massage therapist.  Sarah primarily works with women who feel stuck in patterns that they know are getting in the way of shining as bright, standing as tall, and living as powerfully as they know deep down they were meant to.  Her work supports integration of your unique picture of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual life to deepen your experience of personal radiance.  She can be reached at sarah@readyforradiance.com, or in her free Facebook community, currently just for women, called Women in Wisdom.    SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:29 - Introduction to Sarah Thompson 01:27 - Sarah shares her journey 04:37 - Misconceptions of what an abusive relationship looks like 08:04 - It was important to have friends express their concerns 09:27 - A woman might not feel safe to get out 09:50 - Sarah makes a phone call and is given an opportunity to get out 11:20 - Sarah's in Graduate school without support for what she's experienced 12:33 - Sarah acknowledges she was the victim of domestic violence 13:55 - Sarah's biggest lesson 17:11 - Listening to inner guidance leads to awareness of personal growth 20:19 - The opposite of depression is a really rich life. 21:13 - Sarah share's advice for those going through a similar experience 25:29 - Sarah's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Brandi:   Brandi Joi Collier was born June 23, 1979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the third and youngest child of her mother’s children and her father’s first born. From the day one she was not born into love but rather a place of hate. Her parents were in a toxic relationship which ended due lack of trust and infidelity. This negativity followed her from childhood to her adulthood, she never had a healthy relationship with none of the men in her immediate family except for her grandfather the late Joseph R. Kadle. It was hard for Brandi to see men in a positive light due to the destructive patterns she was forced to deal with. She thought all men leave their children because that were not good enough. And their dads had to find other families to take care of because God gave them a bad batch of children. Brandi kept this horrible vision in her head as her father, brothers, and biological father of her daughter had done so. For years of her life she had lost hope in finding and having her own family to love her. And having her dream career of being a journalist ever coming a reality. But Brandi still kept on writing letters to herself, poetry, and essays as a way of escape from negative and abusive home life. She would spend many years of her life searching for the right career and many jobs that did not fit her because writing kept calling her name. She had even more obstacles placed in front of her when her only child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder before her fifth birthday. Fast forward to June 2016 Brandi’s daughter Ameerah graduated from high school and the next month after that she got married to the man of her dreams, Gregory C. Collier Jr. They have been happily married for two years now. Also, in 2018 Brandi re-released her first fiction book “No! I’m just protected” and on September 20th the sequel “Of God and Justice” in eBook format with be released. The print released date will be announced later. Brandi wants her life story to be to be a lesson to women, men, or anyone who feel stuck in a destructive hold pattern, they can get out. And there is life on the other side of whatever situation you may find yourself in currently. That no matter who or what you are you can live the life of your dreams.  Fan Page: www.facebook.com/brandicollier623 Twitter: @LadaysoulStar Snapchat: writerchick623   SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - Introduction to podcast 00:28 - Introduction to Brandi  02:16 - Brandi shares her journey 03:58 - Brandi decides she wants to thrive, not survive 04:20 - Brandi realizes she wants to impact people's lives through her writing 05:47 - God wants us to be happy! 06:07 - Brandi get's a cancer diagnosis 06:56 - Brandi understands she was giving too much of her power to others to determine her outcome 07:25 - Unhappiness in your situation is a sign you're destined for greater 07:36 - Brandi's family blames her for her daughter's autism 11:45 - Don't be afraid to hurt people's feelings! 14:47 - Message for those 40+: The best is yet to come! 16:17 - Brandi's biggest lesson 18:55 - Never take advice for someone passively sitting still 19:57 - Brandi's advice for others 23:07 - You have the right to distance yourself from negative people 27:20 - Self-care is a necessity 28:25 - Don't be afraid to be alone 36:39 - Brandi's final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Jennifer:  Jennifer is a play and meditation specialist sought after for her unique approach to personal growth.  She helps women of all ages relearn how to play, as a way to improve vitality, unleash creativity, reduce anxiety and be present in their lives.  Her 10 years of intense meditation studies coupled with 15 years as an executive search consultant working with Fortune 500 companies has helped her support over 150 clients reduce stress and anxiety in the bodies.  Doing so has allowed her clients more easeful living and better relationships with themselves, their partners and their life. She has facilitated over 20 workshops centered around play, meditation, empowerment, and wildness.  Additionally, Jennifer has over 1,000 hours as an IST Practitioner, a meditation-based, healing and regression modality. Jennifer graduated from UCLA and was an executive search consultant when she found Meditation, and began to study full-time at the Clairvision School of Meditation.  She has been featured in San Diego Home and Garden, Thrive, Ready and Roam, San Diego Voyager, and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal.  She’s been a featured guest on the Business Blast podcast and has given talks at large philanthropic organizations and the International College of Holistic Studies.  Jennifer lives in San Diego with her husband and two teenagers. Where to find Jennifer:  www.shinelevity.com https://www.facebook.com/shinelevity/ https://www.instagram.com/shinelevity/   SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:27 - Introduction to Jennifer 01:43 - Jennifer shares her story 04:26 - Jennifer feels like something needs to change 05:28 - Jennifer discovers meditation 06:37 - The work begins on the internal crisis 07:18 - Jennifer's relationship with life has changed in a positive way 11:28 - We need to take the time to hold space for the answers we're looking for 16:29 - Jennifer gains insight and starts evaluating HER dreams 19:13 - Resentment can come from not making ourselves a priority 21:48 - Jennifer's biggest lesson 23:20 - You can find a sense of play or fun in any moment 26:48 - Jennifer's advice for others going through something similar   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Amy: Amy Johnson of AmyJ.co, has built her life and business on the belief that your path can be a casualty of your circumstance or championed by your convictions.  Staying true to this belief, Amy reaffirms her commitment to her convictions daily.  With a structured combination of holistic practice, curated organization, dedicated education and cultivated partnerships – she believes anyone can live a truly balanced and prosperous life. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyj.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyj.co/   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Embrace Your Destiny podcast introduction 00:28 - Introduction to Amy Johnson 01:06 - Amy shares her story 09:46 - Life can change at any moment! 10:10 - Amy tries to deal with life's chaos 11:05 - Amy gets an opportunity for a fresh start 12:05 - The need to cut ties 15:41 - Removing yourself from relationships can be a good thing for everyone! 16:08 - Amy's biggest lesson 17:16 - Lessons and opportunities can come from negative experiences 20:06 - How tragedy affected Amy as a mother 23:22 - There can be joy in loss 24:25 - Amy's advice for others going through something similar 28:45 - Final thoughts    About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Bunmi: Bunmi Akinnusotu is a first-generation American who spent countless hours listening to her Nigerian relatives argue and debate world politics. Though born and raised in the rebel state of Rhode Island, the idea of a world outside of America has always been part of her consciousness and is the motivation behind her podcast, What in the World. She's got lots of degrees, worked for amazing organizations, and smiles at a dope Excel spreadsheet. Bunmi is a recovering collegiate volleyball player, the world's biggest Nina Simone fan and still has a love affair with Chicago. While she's busy trying to become America's first Nigerian-American Ambassador, she works at a small, international affairs non-profit in Washington, DC. Listen: WERA.fm and Soundcloud Follow on FaceBook and Twitter! www.whatintheworldpodcast.com   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Podcast introduction 00:33 - Introduction to Bunmi  01:33 - Bunmi shares her journey 07:11 - White House offers tools to help staff with job transition 08:47 - An abundance of job seekers makes things difficult 12:17 - Feelings of not being good enough start to show up 13:58 - Low self-esteem shows up in job interviews 16:18 - What it means to be a responsible adult 17:34 - You can do everything right and still not be in control of the outcome 25:14 - Job rejection leads to seclusion 26:04 - Bunmi's biggest lesson 28:13 - We can't blame ourselves for things we can't change 33:02 - Bunmi humbles herself and accepts a job to survive 37:00 - Remember to be kind and gentle to yourself and others 38:22 - Bunmi shares her advice for job seekers 44:30 - Don't tell people you're applying for jobs! 51:49 - Timing is everything 52:10 - Loosen your grip on life!   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Ashley: Ashley Rainsbarger is The Curvy Happy Healthy Life Coach and creator of The Daily JAM. She helps women stop dieting and start using their inner wisdom to create a happy mind and a healthy body. She has a Master’s Degree in English Pedagogy and is certified in transformational Health and Life Coaching through the Health Coach Institute. Ashley reveals to her clients the power of self-connection and stretches them to go beyond their conceived physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual limits. She believes that every woman is uniquely powerful and has a special gift to share with the world. Website: www.TheWiserLife.com The Writer's Weight Loss Club www.facebook.com/groups/writersweightlossclub   SHOW NOTES: 00:10 - Podcast introduction 00:34 - Introduction to Ashley 01:25 - Ashley shares her journey 02:32 - Ashley decides she wants better for her life 03:22 - Ashley takes control of her life 03:40 - Ashley starts to break the pattern 05:10 - The struggle to find purpose 05:57 - Ashley finds herself trying to fill in the gaps 06:50 - Ashley listens to You are a Badass by Jen Sincero 07:24 - Ashley starts her own business while juggling other responsibilities  07:46 - Ashley feels in control of her future for the first time in her life 08:24 - Ashley works on her relationship with food 08:57 - Ashley shares her biggest lesson 11:54 - Ashley offers advice 13:32 - Tools used to boost self-esteem and self-confidence 19:35 - Success is inevitable! 20:33 - Consistency is key! 22:10 - Final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny  

ABOUT KATHERINE: Katherine Pomerantz, an actress turned accountant, has capitalized on her artistic background to create a signature tax service for non-traditional entrepreneurs. Her financial expertise has been featured by Discover Card, Buzzfeed, and by self-made millionaire, Caitlin Pyle, on her Work At Home Heroes podcast. Katherine’s unique perspective on money allowed her to open her own accounting firm in less than a year with no previous financial experience. Now, her virtual firm has global reach as she’s helped everyone from ex-pats to international start-ups create profitable business empires of their own. Katherine has become a champion for creative talents in the internet age and relishes debating ethical entrepreneurship over milkshakes and fries. Connect with her at: http://bookkeepingartist.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepomerantz/ https://www.facebook.com/thebookkeepingartist/ https://www.pinterest.com/bookkeepingart/pins/   SHOW NOTES: 00:09 - Introduction to podcast 00:31 - Introducation to Katherine 01:35 - Katherine shares her journey 03:42 - Starving artist "a badge of honor"? 05:19 - Smart financial choices didn't help Katherine's career 08:18 - Katherine needs funds to pursue her passion 10:15 - Katherine has a revelation 13:42 - Katherine decides to study money 15:07 - Dealing with the perceived dichotomy of small business owner and artist 17:00 - People with money can do incredible things 21:19 - Money isn't a limited resource 31:02 - Self-care is important, don't ignore the signs of neglect! 32:22 - Imposter Syndrome makes an appearance 33:37 - Katherine's biggest lesson 35:12 - Money is just a current of energy 37:17 - Making the shift from scarcity thinking 38:48 - Katherine's advice 39:49 - Start with your personal values 41:40 - Rich isn't about a certain number of zeros!   ABOUT YOUR HOST: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Alys: At 6am on August 12th, 2017, Alys' mother woke up fully paralyzed by an undiagnosed illness. Having just completed her Master's program, Alys soon found herself returning to her childhood home to care for her newly disabled mother. A survivor of domestic violence in her childhood, caring for her mother in their family home forced Alys to face the trauma of her past and the reality of her present. Six months later, scared but radically determined, Alys started her small business and committed herself to a future of self-forgiveness, curiosity, and healing. Alys is now the owner of RealTalk, LLC an international English tutoring agency committed to creating better language partners and partnerships. She can be found at https://www.alyssink.com or at the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alys-sink/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtalkconsultancy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalklingo   SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - Introduction to podcast 00:43 - Introduction to Alys 01:52 - Alys shares her journey 03:10 - Alys becomes a caregiver to her mother 04:40 - Alys get the opportunity to have honest conversations with her mom 08:45 - Keynote speaker at a conference talks about the importance of building a support network and Alys takes action 10:05 - Alys takes moment of silence to figure things out 12:02 - Intention was a key component in building support system 12:44 - The people you surround yourself with shape how you feel and your experiences 15:01 - It's okay to remove negative people from your life 19:31 - Alys' biggest lesson 20:43 - The experience gave Alys the clarity to start her own business 21:19 - If you want to do something, do it today! 23:55 - Doing what Alys is passionate about gives her the energy to do other things 27:41 - Alys' advice 32:04 - Final thoughts   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

ABOUT AMBER: At 12 years old, Amber Doll's world changed when her mother passed away. The struggle to process the loss of her mother and to care for her family, led Amber to abusive relationships, sexual assaults, a teenage pregnancy, her daughter being taken away from her, anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite these challenges, she remains positive that she and each of us can actively build our best life. You can find Amber using the following links: Facebook: https://bit.ly/2wtBcH4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ambercdoll   SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Introduction to podcast 00:26 - Introduction to Amber Doll 01:07 - Amber shares her journey 01:57 - Amber runs away from home at 15 02:25 - Amber's relationship gets physically abusive 02:50 - Amber's aunt and uncle get involved 03:18 - Amber receives a case worker's card 03:45 - The courts decide it's best to terminate Amber's parental rights 04:10 - Amber builds a relationship with her daughter without parental rights 05:58 - Amber is committed to becoming the type of person her daughter can look up to 06:17 - Amber is currently dealing with PTSD 09:22 - The triggers to Amber's PTSD are revealed 11:52 - The importance of having positive example of womanhood 13:55 - Amber got a chance to know her father as a person, not an addict 15:05 - Intuition has kept Amber grounded 17:42 - Surround yourself with teachers 19:38 - Amber's biggest lesson 24:54 - Worrying about the thoughts and opinions of others 30:42 - Amber's advice

Samary is a children's author, speaker and coach. She is the owner of Path 2 Purpose + founder of Beauty is You, INC. Samary is a confidence + Mindset coach to moms, wives and other nurturing women of the world. She helps her clients achieve their goals + live a more fulfilled life without guilt. Through Beauty is You, INC. Samary is able empower, inspire + educate young girls, teens + women in the community to be more confident, connect with community leaders and learn to find happiness within themselves. Samary is passionate about helping, motivating and inspiring others.  She is blessed to be married to one of the most hardworking man and father and mom to 4 amazing boys (including 1 year old twins!). In her spare time, she enjoys exploring, relaxing with yoga  being a foodie, and promoting self-love. www.path2purpose.life Instagram.com/path_2_purpose Facebook.com/Path2purposecoaching Twitter.com/path_2_purpose   SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to podcast 00:47 - Introduction to Samary Polnett 01:50 - Samary shares her journey 02:42 - Dealing with an abusive father 03:58 - Samary realizes her mom stays to maintain security for her daughters 04:44 - Anger shifts to understanding 06:06 - Experience motivates Samary to help others 06:51 - The importance of having a positive support system 08:26 - How the past affects Samary's current situation 08:58 - Awareness of emotional triggers 11:22 - Samary's biggest lesson 13:38 - "If I can do it, you can too!" 16:50 - The importance of patience 17:47 - Samary's advice 21:25 - Negative experience as a teacher 22:39 - You can tak control of the direction of your life!

Heather Cameron’s passion is to helps women entrepreneurs over 40, step into their entrepreneurial spirits and have thriving businesses. Heather’s practical approach helps women find their confidence and focus so they manage their time, maximize profitability, and achieve more by doing less. Heather is an engaging powerhouse who gives her audience a sense of confidence that “Yes I can Do It!” Heather is a Certified Executive/Business Coach and an expert facilitator. Heather has been self employed for 14 years and has over 20 years of global corporate management experience including sales, marketing, and research & development. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering, a Diploma of Adult Education and Certificate of Executive Coaching. Social Media Links: Website: https://www.igniteyourmarket.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igniteyourmarket/ Free offer: https://www.igniteyourmarket.com/takecontrol/   SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny podcast 00:21 - Heather Cameron introduction 00:46 - Heather shares her journey 03:20 - Heather loses momentary control of her future 03:52 - Family members get into a serious accident 05:27 - Heather decides what to do next 05:40 - Heather starts her own company 08:04 - Heather experiences ups and downs in her business 09:11 - Heather questions if she's in the right place 10:30 - Listen to your head AND your gut 15:51 - There's nothing wrong with being a generalist! 17:02 - Heather's biggest lesson 20:10 - Heather never plans to retire 23:19 - Heather's advice for others 24:35 - Questions to ask yourself for career clarity 26:58 - Heather shares free offer for listeners     

Emily is a Pilates Teacher, Author and Mental Health Advocate. After an almost decade long battle with an eating disorder and mental illness that nearly took her life at the age of 21,  Emily knew that she wanted to be part of the movement to free others - she works closely with clients to help heal their relationships with food, exercise and their bodies and is proud to speak out about her own experience in order to help others. Her book Stardust delves into her life with an eating disorder, the events that contributed to her dark mental health state and how she found her happiness again through healing and self love. These days Emily spends her time running a health and wellness website called The Tribe, working with Pilates clients, speaking to men and women of all ages about the importance of mental health and being a wife and step mum of one.   Instagram @healthybalancewithemily Website www.thetribe.online Amazon http://amzn.eu/cAEcNQL Facebook https://www.facebook.com/healthybalancewithemily/   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny podcast 00:23 - Emily Andrew bio 01:21 - Emily shares her story 02:06 - Emily decides changing her looks will lead to acceptance 02:40 - Full blown eating disorder by 17 03:23 - Emily loses her Nan 04:23 - Suicide attempts 04:43 - Actress training helps to hide the pain 05:30 - Emily is forced to admit she has a problem 06:15 - Emotional attachment to disorder stronger than worry about weight 07:22 - Physically healthy but struggling mentally 08:00 - Emily's exhaustion reaches a breaking point 08:42 - Emily relapses 09:18 - Recovery is a process 12:00 - Emily quits her job & builds her pilates business 13:16 - Emily publishes a book! 16:11 - The lessons you learn from adversity are valuable 17:23 - Grief is unavoidable 18:28 - Emily gets a sign from her Nan 21:26 - Emily's biggest lesson 24:00 - Be your own best friend and cheerleader 25:31 - What you have inside you is everything you need 29:52 - Emily's advice 32:29 - Daily practice - write down 3 good things that happened today  

Anna Lundberg is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Since leaving her corporate job in 2013, she’s now reimagining what success looks like and she’s passionate about inspiring and supporting others to do the same. Website: https://onestepoutside.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaselundberg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/annaselundberg Book coming out on 3rd October 2018: http://leavingthecorporate9to5.com/   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:56 - Introduction to Anna Lundberg 01:42 - Anna shares her story 04:44 - The disconnect between what Anna wants to do & what's she's doing starts to wear her down 05:30 - Anna takes a sabbatical 05:59 - Anna quits her job 08:51 - Being intentional about life can be scary! 09:49 - Butterfly transformation analogy 10:40 - Anna returns home and reality kicks in 11:40 - Anna finds herself repeating history 13:41 - The danger of never celebrating our accomplishments 15:22 - Anna's biggest lesson 16:42 - Enjoying life and defining success 18:16 - Go through an incubation phase with your dreams 19:10 - It's always other peoples doubts that they're voicing 20:02 - Don't compare your path to others 20:42 - Tools Anna used on her journey 21:50 - The importance of finding a positive support system 25:27 - Anna's advice 28:38 - 2 ways to get you closer to your dream life 32:13 - Final thoughts  

About Cheryl: Clinical Somatic Educator ■ movement coach ■ yogini ■ pain educator ■ brain enthusiast ■ mindfulness student ■ nature lover ■

  Motherhood was the catalyst of change for Karen.  In a great deal of emotional pain for most of her life – which stemmed from the rocky relationship with her own mother; she coped by engaging in multiple destructive behaviors.  Realizing that she was destroying everything important to her, she knew something had to change.  She was not the mom, wife or woman she wanted to be and she knew she was created to be so much more. In addition to her formal training; Karen's most meaningful learning comes from her insatiable desire to figure out how to be the woman and mom she knows she is meant to be. After working together, her clients have more time to devote to themselves. They has the confidence to follow their passions and have a renewed purpose to their lives. Their lives emulate what they want for their children. They are an inspiration to everyone around them. Her clients are able to create lasting and sustainable changes. Karen wants this for you. Website: www.theinspiredmama.com Facebook Group-The Masterful Mom Inner Circle:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1914984581845242/ Karen’s Free Gift-The 5 Steps to Managing Your Inner Mean Girl, so you can finally free yourself from emotional pain and focus on what matters most: https://theinspiredmama.activehosted.com/f/7   SHOW NOTES:  00:05 - Introduction to Karen 00:54 - Purpose of podcast 01:32 - Karen shares her story 02:30 - Feeling "not enough" 02:47 - The consequences 02:50 - Self medicating 03:11 - We all have some kind of pain 04:09 - The awakening  07:29 - Life is always happening for you 08:20 Introduction to the Inner Mean Girl 09:54 - Tools to deal with her 10:08 - She means well, but... 11:03 - Taking control of the driver's seat 11:12 - Fear is part of the journey 12:31 - You get to choose the role fear plays 13:10 - Karen's technique to deal with the mean girl 16:50 - Sandra shares her experience with the mean girl 20:50 - Everyone loves a good pity party 21:03 - The importance of connection and support 21:58 - Karen shares an exercise to deal with feeling hopeless, isolated or overwhelmed 25:25 - Karen's biggest lesson 26:57 - Karen's advice  28:20 - It's okay to ask for help 29:38 - Gift from Karen (see link in Karen's bio above) 31:15 - Final thoughts  

Crystal knows all too well how life can go from cloud nine to sub-basement in the blink of an eye. After marrying her soul mate and spending 2 years living abroad, she and her husband returned home to start their family – and instantly became pregnant. Less than a week later, her beloved aunt and uncle were tragically killed. Crystal fell into a deep depression...but was also excited to welcome a new life into the world and bring some much-needed light into her family. At 32 weeks, during a routine ultrasound, she heard the words that should never have to be uttered, “We need to speak with the doctor.” Her Madelyn Elizabeth was born two weeks later on May 19th, 2010 and died the following day in her arms. Tests confirmed that Crystal had a genetic condition that was passed to Madelyn causing her to be unable to survive on her own – and would also be passed to any of Madelyn’s siblings. Crystal and her husband thought, maybe, IVF could correct the condition. Three years and three rounds of intense IVF later and Madelyn is destined to be an only child. Madelyn’s love and legacy live on through the mission of Sharing Solace, a community of grievers for grievers. Crystal knows she is guided by her angel to help others grieve in a meaningful way and to help friends and family support their griever’s journey. You can find Crystal in the following places: Website - https://sharingsolace.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolaceLLC/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharingsolace/ Show Notes: 00:09 - Purpose of podcast 00:34 - Introduction to Crystal Webster 01:28 - Crystal shares her story 02:20 - Crystal gets bad news 03:05 - The many layers of grief 04:14 - Seeking options 05:10 - Emotional rollercoaster 06:11 - Accepting reality 07:17 - More grief 08:34 - Where is Crystal now? 09:33 - Crystal finds her "new normal" 10:10 - The need to honor Madelyn's legacy 11:05 - The "how" reveals itself 12:07 - Sharing Solace is conceived 13:46 - The need for community in dealing with loss 15:44 - Crystal's biggest lesson 17:30 - Grief is a process 18:20 - Don't compare your grief to anyone else's 18:44 - Crystal's advice 22:18 - Cyrstal's tools for survival 24:06 - Gratitude for what's going right 25:41 - Positive use for "but" 26:42 - Final thoughts

Several years ago Yvonne switched from watching mindless TV, to reading self development and leadership books. Since then, her mindset has grown so much that she left her full-time job, started her own business, is now financially secure, can finally call herself a surfer, and toured Africa by motorbike. She's loving life and wants to share what she's learned. She's on a mission to give people the knowledge required to make smart choices and live a more fulfilled life. Yvonne is now a Mindset mentor and blogger behind www.SmartLife.tips You can learn more about Yvonne at www.SmartLife.tips You can also connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnelines/ SHOW NOTES: 00:10 - Purpose of Podcast 00:27 - Introduction to Yvonne Lines 01:24 - Yvonne's story 02:33 - Yvonne switches gears 03:10 - A decision is made 03:40 - What's next? 06:20 - Option overload! 08:36 - Yvonne explores Africa 09:26 - Yvonne decides to develop an app 10:55 - Tough times 11:14 - Yvonne finds happiness 14:15 - A paycheck second to heroin as an addiction? 15:10 - How can Yvonne hold on to her happiness? 16:04 - The answer reveals itself 18:04 - Do what works for you! 19:48 - Yvonne's biggest lesson 20:55 - Be prepared for opportunities 22:29 - Yvonne focuses on her business 23:20 - Advice from Yvonne 25.55 - Constructive thinking versus positive thinking 26:30 - Where to find Yvonne

Anna Wilk is a Mentor who works with women who are ready to concur their fears, build confidence and take their business and private life to the next level.   She is currently working on online mastermind program and ultimately she wants to support women so they children grow into educated and confident adults.     You can find Anna here:   Website - https://annawilk.com/ Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/annawilkcom/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annawilkcom/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/annawilkcom/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wilk-35175664/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnnaWilkcom   SHOW NOTES:   00:06 - Introduction 01:32 - Purpose of podcast 02:05 - Anna's journey 02:58 - National Insurace woes 03:37 - "Sometimes in extreme situations we need unusual solutions" 03:48 - Anna considers leaving Poland for the UK 04:58 - Anna saves money for her journey 06:35 - Anna gets a wake up call 07:14 - Anna decides to stay 07:50 - Poland joins the EU in 2004 08:04 - Anna goes back to school 10:29 - Anna's biggest lesson 12:10 - Focus on the end goal 13:00 - Conscious or unconscious? Anna decides to expand her circle 16:20 - Leaps of faith are rewarded 18:45 - Where is Anna now? 19:57 - What got Anna through her journey? 22:30 - The importance of self-awareness 25:41 - Anna's advice  31:40 - Where to find Anna

Tracey Swainson is wife and fur baby mama, first and foremost.  She's also an intuitive healer and mentor, passionate about supporting women who have experienced the emotional trauma of pregnancy loss and helping women connect with their inner strength and personal empowerment. She brings healing both to the spiritual and physical bodies through intimate, sacred, supportive one on one sessions. It was the emotional and spiritual healing of her own pregnancy loss experiences that fully birthed her into this sacred work. Tracey empowers women to transform their broken hearts and guides them to remember their inherent truth so they can gain closure and heal from the inside - out. Website: http://traceyswainson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyswainsonpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyswainson/SHOW NOTES:00:13 - Introduction to Tracey01:39 - Tracey shares her experience03:55 - The healing process begins07:23 - Journaling as a healing tool08:25 - Find a process that works for you08:45 - Where is Tracey now?09:10 - Sharing your story helps you realize you aren't alone10:35 - "It's our dark times that create a purpose within"12:30 - Burying our emotions never lasts forever13:00 - The importance of self-care14:25 - Make time for fun!16:04 - Tracey's biggest lesson18:24 - Asking for help is a courageous act19:02 - Tracey's advice22:56 - Grieving is a process25:05 - Tracey's final thoughts

Tina Warren is a natural intuitive Psychic, Medium, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Guide. She's always been very intuitive and naturally empathic, which led her into a very rewarding nursing career. She spent the last 15 years as a psychiatric nurse, but through a series of life-changing events, she felt a strong push to work for herself, eventually leading her to the work she does today. Tina now works with people from every corner of the world and has gained recognition for giving consistently accurate and very individual readings and in-depth mediumship readings that leave no doubt for loved ones. She has also expanded into teaching and personal coaching due to demand. As she works intuitively, she gets a lot of information without the use of tools. However, cards are her most used tool as they offer a lot of direction and help her pinpoint the areas where people require the most guidance. They also offer a visible connection for the person she is reading for. She may incorporate other tools in her work, such as pendulums and crystals. No matter which way she works, whether it be reading, healing or coaching, she will receive information to guide you. Find Tina here: Website: www.tinawarrenintuitive.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinawarrenintuitive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinawarrenintuitive/   SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Introduction to Tina 01:05 - Tina's journey begins with a terminal diagnosis for her birthday 02:17 - Tina gets angry with her diagnosis 02:50 - Tina asks for guidance and a second change 03:45 - Spontaneous reminssion  04:20 - Divine Intervention 04:40 - The journey takes a turn 07:00 - The beginning of the end of Tina's nursing career 07:53 - Tina gets serious and the universe responds 09:07 - Where is Tina now? 11:26 - Advice from Tina 13:40 - Tina's not afraid of the future and you shouldn't be either 14:50 - Don't ignore the signs from the universe! 17:50 - Don't forget about yourself 19:40 - Tina's biggest lesson 23:00 - Balancing heart and brain 28:10 - Don't overthink it 29:10 - Trust and believe your intuition 30:25 - Tina get's a second chance with her sister 31:27 - Advice for anyone going through their own health challenges    

This is the introductory episode of the Embrace Your Destiny podcast. Hosted by Sandra Dawes, Certified Life Coach, Author and Speaker, she interviews women who have experienced a life altering moment in their life. These events may have knocked them out, but they got back up stronger than ever! Each guest will share her story of triumph over the trials and tribulations we all experience in one way or another in this journey called life. About the host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny   Show Notes: 00:12 - Who is this podcast for? 00:30 - Purpose of the interviews 01:06 - Life's challenges as a course correction 01:31 - Stories of hope 01:48 - Losing my father and the grieving process 02:30 - Depression diagnosis and rejecting anti-depressants 03:10 - Watching The Secret = more questions than answers 03:30 - Introduction to Esther Hicks 03:50 - Down the rabbit hole of personal growth and development 04:45 - The choice was mine 05:15 - The impact of the journeys of Louise Hay and Wayne Dyer 05:40 - Why the guests have been chosen 06:05 - The structure of the interviews 06:30 - The types of experiences of the guests 07:25 - Tragedy can lead to clarity 08:03 - This too shall pass 09:02 - Biggest take away 09:40 - Podcast expectations 09:56 - Length of episodes 10:14 - Podcast format 10:38 - Frequency 11:20 - Do you have a story to share?