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Ever thought of doing something grand only to talk yourself out of it?  Maybe you shared it with someone and their response talked you out of it.  It's time to change all of that! In this episode, I sat down with  Tara Sage, a life coach,  #1 bestselling author, digital nomad, made-up word lover, “brule” breaker, and blanket hog.  We discuss how she has helped thousands of people worldwide to go beyond striving, wishing and "someday-ing," to experience the true freedom life has to offer.We hope you come away inspired to rethink conventions, break some "brules," and apply the powerful life hacks and strategies she offers to create your own no-vacation-needed life.  Get access to Tara Sage's new book "The Brules of  Life" along with her companion workbook to guide you along this journey of breaking "Brules."   Details are available at the end of our podcast conversation. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

1. How can we help women who have experienced domestic violence to move from surviving to thriving?2. What is the right approach?Every year thousands of women across the globe are murdered by their intimate partners.  The situation is so dire that the prevalence of domestic violence around the world has been labeled the shadow pandemic.  The women who are lucky enough to get away from their abusers are often stuck in survival mode, unable to move past their trauma to thrive. In this episode, I sat down with  Leticia Francis, a business mindset coach,  who herself suffered years of domestic abuse at the hands of her intimate partner.  We discuss her story of not just how she survived the trauma, but most importantly, how she started a new life, took back control of her life, and thrived! We hope her incredible story and journey from survival to thriving will inspire women who have been through similar domestic abusive experiences to take the necessary steps to move past their trauma so they live a purposeful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.  In a nutshell, thrive! Get access to Leticia's must-have FREE workbook to help you find your bigger purpose in life and thrive.   Details available at the end of our podcast conversation. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

1. How can we help women get rid of debt in a sustainable and less stressful way? 2. What are the tangible habits or tips that can help us get out of debt sustainably? Did you know that Americans carry student debt in the trillions of dollars and that women bear the burden of most of it? Coupled with the pandemic, the weight and stress of carrying debt has become worse for women and made it even more difficult to save for retirement, emergency funds, and pay for healthcare. So what can we do to turn this situation around for women? In this episode, I sat down with Katy Almstrom, a financial coach, teacher, and speaker who works with women who are ready to pay off their debt in a sustainable way.  We discuss her journey to becoming debt-free and the actionable tips that women can implement to get rid of their debt in a sustainable, and yes, joyful way!Whether it's student, credit card, medical, or any other type of debt, we hope you come away with the knowledge and information you need to pay off your debt and learn to live debt-free.Get access to Katy's must-have FREE guide to help you in your journey to a debt-free life.  Details available at the end of our podcast conversation. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

What are some things women can do to maintain their breast health? What can we do to keep ourselves healthy in an ever-changing and toxic environment that we as humans are creating on this planet?Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally and the second most common cancer overall?  Chances are you know or have met someone in your circle who has had breast cancer.  These statistics underscore the importance of women taking a proactive role in managing our breast health, especially by adopting preventative measures. So what does this look like? In this episode, I sat down with Shannon Knorr, a phenomenal woman, movement and somatic-based teacher,  and breast cancer survivor to discuss her healing journey from the disease, the effects of our environment on breast health, and what we can change in our daily lives to get our bodies and souls to a healthier existence.We hope you come away with the information you need to make the changes in your environment that will help you stay healthy and thrive. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life. 

1. What is the process women need to implement to improve their mental well being?2. What are the 3 steps women need to take to enhance their mental well being? Did you know that the two most common mental health conditions for women are depression and anxiety? This comes as no surprise to us because women have so much on their plate! At any given time, we're juggling multiple roles that leave us no time to take care of our mental health. So how do we help women reduce these mental health challenges? In this episode, I sat down with Ellie Bozmarova, a meditation teacher and mindset coach, to discuss the simple 3-step process that women can implement in their daily lives to improve their mental well-being in the new year and beyond. Though there is no magical cure, our wish is for you to come away with actionable tips and tools that can help you lower your blood pressure and stress level and put you on a much-deserved path to mental wellness. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

1. How can we become comfortable talking about money? 2. How can we narrow the wealth gap that exists between men and women? 3. How can we increase our level of confidence in managing investments? Women make better investors yet we lack the confidence to manage our investments. We also live longer than men but continue to experience a wealth gap that makes us vulnerable in retirement. So how do we fix this? How do we get women to be more comfortable talking about money and building wealth? In this episode, I sit down with Michele Baci, a savvy investor with a simple formula to help women become more confident in managing investments. We hope you come away with the knowledge, tips, and resources to help you gain the confidence you need to build your investments and become financially independent. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

How have dogs been impacted by COVID? How have families been affected by COVID19? What can you do in your daily life to make it easier for your dog and your family? What are some of the resources and tools you or your family can tap into? If you're thinking about getting a dog, how do you go about fostering or adopting one? I sat down with award-winning author, podcast host, animal activist, and dogologist, Billie Groom, to answer these questions and many more. Our mission is to help all our family members, including our dogs adapt to living with the pandemic. After all, we rely on our furry friends to ease the stress, anxiety, and sometimes depression that comes with feeling isolated. This is especially true now that we're mostly quarantined due to COVID19. We hope the answers will give you the information and tools you need to ensure that your dog's and family's needs are being met during this challenging time. We owe it to our furry friends for their unconditional love! Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

How do you capitalize on technology to pursue pleasure, even from a distance? How can you socially distance and be intimate at the same time?It’s no secret that the COVID19 pandemic has disrupted many facets of our lives. From our work, school, economic and social lives, we have all been forced to navigate our lives while living with this deadly virus. It’s no surprise then that our sexuality has been impacted as well. We teamed up with a human sexuality expert to talk about intimacy and leisure pleasure and to explore the information, hi-tech tools, and tips you can tap into to enhance your sensuality and get the pleasure you deserve. We hope you come away from our conversation empowered to own your desire and pleasure unapologetically and to navigate your sex life from a woman-centered approach during this pandemic and beyond. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

1) When are we going back to work? 2) When are we going back to school? 3) When will I ever get to see my friends? 4) When I'm I going to hang out with my loved ones? It doesn't matter how old you are. Chances are you've asked some form of a "when are things going to get back to normal" question! To say that COVID19 has disrupted our lives is an understatement. Our level of stress is at an all-time high and many of us are suffering from heightened levels of anxiety and sadness. Sadly, some of us have been impacted more than others, especially, women, people of color, low-income families, and children. So how do we cope? In this episode, I am joined by two young ladies who share their perspective on what they're doing to cope with this pandemic and the new normal of quarantine life. Often times you hear about the pandemic's impact on young people but they're rarely given a voice to share how they really feel. This is our opportunity to give them that voice. Hope you come away with a fresh perspective on how you too can stay positive and motivated during these trying times. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

1. How important is it to cleanse your skin?2. Why do you have to cleanse your skin?3. How many times should you be doing it? 4. How do you choose a cleanser? 5. What is a toner? Do you need it? 6. What should be your basic skin routine?I set out to answer these questions plus many more with my friend and beauty expert, Anna Campofiorito. In this episode, I will share the invaluable tips I took away from our conversation, including the basic 5-step process you should be following every day to give you the healthy and radiant skin you deserve. Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.

How do women and girls achieve the safety and stability we so rightly deserve?How do we get the respect that is long overdue?How do we get our voices heard?How do we finally get treated fairly and gain access to opportunities afforded to everyone else?How do we obtain the resources to help us live a healthier lifestyle?Join host, Jedidah Karanja, as she continues her women's advocacy journey through this podcast. She will discuss these questions and explore the strategies women and girls need to put in place to help us achieve a better world for ourselves, our families, and our communities. She hopes you come away from this podcast with the information and tools you need to change and enhance your life; advocate for yourself and other women; speak up and seek help on issues of abuse; vote qualified women into leadership and positions of power and influence to gain a seat at the table; stretch yourself, even on the things you think you're not ready for; and lastly, dream and execute! Subscribe to HerCanvas today to get your answers to the questions that matter most to you, and ultimately, find the inspiration to live your best life.